As the MLB trade deadline on July 31 at 6 p.m. ET approaches, teams weigh their playoff chances and roster moves. Despite speculation, both Joe Ryan of the Minnesota Twins and Freddy Peralta of the Milwaukee Brewers are expected to stay with their current clubs, according to reports from MLB insider Mark Feinsand.
Feinsand noted that while they
been floated as possible trade chips
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unlikely to be moved before the deadline.
Brewers Focused on Playoff Push, Retaining Freddy Peralta
The Brewers, currently 16 games above .500 at 56-40, hold a slim one-game deficit behind the Chicago Cubs in the National League Central. Their position as the top wild-card contender in the NL and a seven-game winning streak entering the All-Star break, including sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers, reflects a team intent on buying rather than selling at the deadline.
Peralta has been a linchpin for the Brewers’ rotation, boasting a 2.66 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and 118 strikeouts over 111.2 innings. Alongside emerging star Jacob Misiorowski, Peralta’s contributions are pivotal to Milwaukee’s postseason aspirations. Although the Brewers could command a significant return by trading him, they prefer to maintain their strong playoff standing over short-term gains.
Twin’s Joe Ryan: A Valuable Asset in a Tight Wild-Card Race
The Minnesota Twins sit just four games out of the last American League wild-card slot, despite a slightly negative record of 47-49. Joe Ryan has emerged as a key pitcher in their efforts to mount a late-season surge. The right-hander’s impressive 2.72 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, and 121 strikeouts in 109.1 innings earned him his first All-Star selection this year.
Ryan’s performance and team control through 2027 make him a critical piece for the Twins, both in ongoing playoff contention and future planning. If the team falls out of contention, management retains flexibility to consider trading him in later seasons to accelerate rebuilding efforts.
What the Trade Deadline Means for Ryan and Peralta
With both pitchers unlikely to move before the July 31 deadline, their current teams are signaling a commitment to competing for postseason success in 2024. The Brewers aim to capitalize on their strong position in the NL Central, while the Twins are hopeful for a late-season breakthrough to enter the AL wild-card race.
Decisions made at this deadline will influence each team’s direction, but for now, keeping Joe Ryan and Freddy Peralta on their rosters underscores a cautious approach to maintain momentum over the stretch run.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Is Joe Ryan healthy?
A. Ryan, who was out for the last two months of the 2024 season with a shoulder strain, is now performing well in Fort Myers. His consistent performance is encouraging for the Twins because he seems to be getting back to his old self.
Q. What is Joe Ryan’s injury?
A. The Twins’ pitchers began their Spring Training exercises early Thursday afternoon in Fort Myers, Florida. People focused on right-hander Joe Ryan, who had a right shoulder strain injury last year. He was absent for the last seven weeks of the 2024 season after the injury happened against the Cubs at Wrigley Field on August 7.