Report: Mets eyeing Twins' Ryan to bolster rotation
The New York Mets are interested in trading for Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post.
Meanwhile, the Twins are fond of Mets pitching prospect Jonah Tong, reports Heyman.
Ryan would instantly become the No. 1 starter in a Mets rotation that is projected to include Kodai Senga, Nolan McLean, Clay Holmes, Sean Manaea, and David Peterson for the 2026 season.
The 29-year-old's name is again in trade rumors this offseason. Ryan remained with the Twins past the 2025 trade deadline despite watching 10 teammates dealt before the end of July.
Ryan authored a 3.42 ERA with 1.04 WHIP and 10.1 K/9 over 171 innings (30 starts) this season, earning All-Star honors for the first time in his five-year career. He's expected to make around $6 million next campaign and is arbitration-eligible through 2027.
Tong is the No. 4-ranked prospect in the Mets' minor-league system. The 22-year-old made his MLB debut in late August after posting a 1.43 ERA with 179 strikeouts across a combined 113 2/3 innings (22 starts) between Double-A and Triple-A in 2025.