Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan is being monitored by "a number of teams" leading up to the July 31 MLB trade deadline, according to MLB Network's Jon Morosi.

"I think he's one of the best starting pitchers in the American League, and he's only getting better." The post Red Sox reportedly ‘monitoring’ Twins starter Joe Ryan as potential trade target appeared first on Boston.

Joe Ryan is headed to the Major League Baseball All-Star Game after all. After not being selected to the initial All-Star list last week, Ryan on Wednesday was selected to the American League All-Star team.

Twins: David Festa (2-3, 5.48 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 45 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Twins play the Chicago Cubs with a 1-0 series lead. Minnesota is 25-18 in home games and 44-47 overall. The Twins have a 30-8 record in games when they scored at least five runs.

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