Summary
The San Diego Padres are expected to enhance their pitching lineup by potentially trading for Joe Ryan, an All-Star pitcher from the Minnesota Twins. This move is considered to help the Padres compete in their division and address concerns about their current pitchers' future availability.
Key Facts
- San Diego Padres lost key pitcher Dylan Cease to the Toronto Blue Jays.
- Padres' current main pitchers are Nick Pivetta, Michael King, Yu Darvish, and Joe Musgrove.
- Pivetta and King may leave the team after this season due to player options in their contracts.
- Joe Ryan, from the Minnesota Twins, is a potential trade target for the Padres.
- Ryan has a good performance record, with a 3.50 ERA (earned run average) and 10 strikeouts per nine innings since 2024.
- Ryan's contract prevents him from becoming a free agent until after the 2027 season, providing long-term security.
- The Twins have not yet traded Ryan, despite trade rumors.
- San Diego Padres aim to stay competitive in the National League West, dominated by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
