So, Joe Ryan.
Joe Ryan was acquired in a trade between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Minnesota Twins in July of the 2021 MLB Season. The Twins sent DH Nelson Cruz to Tampa Bay in exchange for RHP Joe Ryan and RHP Drew Strotman. Right now, that's looking like a damn good trade for the Twins. Cruz was highly mediocre in his two months with Tampa. Joe Ryan, on the other hand, looked promising in 2021. Maybe a future TOR arm for the Twins.
The Twins really believed in Joe Ryan, evidenced by the fact that he started on opening day. His 2022 season thus far has been...uhh...
...mixed to say the least. Ryan has nonetheless been a solid starter for the Twins in 2021, but his 'slump' has called into question whether or not he actually has the tools to make him a TOR arm one day. However, sophomore slumps are a thing and Ryan only pitched 26.2 innings in 2021, so 2022 is his first full season as a starter.
Questions for Discussion
1. What is the ceiling for Joe Ryan? (vote above)
2. What do you expect from Joe Ryan in 2023? Why?