One has to figure Joe Ryan will be a trade candidate this winter, as the Twins listened to offers on him at the trade deadline this summer but ultimately didn't receive a deal to their liking. Additionally, the Twins added three starting pitchers (Mick Abel, Taj Bradley and Kendry Rojas) at the trade deadline while also shedding salary, which suggests a trade of Ryan, who will become more expensive next season, is likely to occur this winter.
Ryan started the season strong, posting a 2.72 ERA with 121 strikeouts in over 109 1/3 innings en route to earning the first All-Star Game nod of his career.