New York Yankees on Top List for Signing High-End Star Despite Having What They Want
The New York Yankees are making headlines in baseball despite not needing a high-end star as they have their team's best asset currently. CBS Sports' Mike Axisa suggests Bailey Ober might be more likely to move, but Ryan would still be considered a prime target. The Twins need to find ways to improve their pitching situation, and having Ryan on the roster doesn't make sense for them, but it could become one of the most sought-after arms by July.
The New York Yankees are making headlines in the baseball world despite not needing a high-end star as they currently have their team's best asset, according to recent reports from The Sporting News. Mike Axisa of CBS Sports shared his insights on the potential acquisition: 'Who would have guessed Ryan would still be with the Twins when spring training opened given all the trade chatter last summer and over the winter? Perhaps Bailey Ober is the more likely trade candidate due to the potentially lower asking price (Pablo López is no longer a trade candidate due to an elbow injury), but I think both could be moved.
'Ryan has two years of control remaining, same as Ober, though he's the better pitcher and more attractive target. Squint your eyes and you can see the Twins staying in the postseason race deep into the season. Given that Ryan (and Ober and Jeffers) is firmly on the trade block come July, it's likely they'll quickly become one of the most sought-after arms available for a team looking to improve their roster.
For the Twins, having Ryan on the team makes little sense, but that doesn't mean Minnesota will move on from him just to do it. They have an above-average trade candidate who could bring in a decent return. With the likelihood of falling out of contention by the trade deadline, Ryan should quickly become one of the most sought-after arms available for teams looking to improve their roster.