As the dust settles on the 2025 season, the Los Angeles Dodgers find themselves in a familiar position: looking to reinforce a roster that is already the envy of the league. While the lineup remains a juggernaut, the starting rotation—despite its star power—requires stabilization. The pursuit of a third consecutive championship in 2026 demands durability just as much as dominance. Enter Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan.

Ryan represents the ideal acquisition for a Dodgers front office that values strikeout-to-walk ratios and cost certainty. With the Twins reportedly looking to shed payroll and retool their roster under strict budgetary constraints, Ryan’s escalating arbitration salary makes him a prime candidate to be moved.

For Los Angeles, acquiring a mid-rotation workhorse with two years of team control is the perfect bridge to maximize their championship window. To get a deal done, the Dodgers must leverage their surplus of position player talent to meet Minnesota’s need for immediate, cost-controlled impact.

The Perfect Trade Offer For Joe Ryan

Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Ryan (41) throws a pitch during the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park
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