Craig Breslow strongly disagrees that Red Sox offer for Joe Ryan was feeble

The Boston Red Sox aimed to acquire pitcher Joe Ryan from the Minnesota Twins ahead of the MLB trade deadline but failed to finalize a deal. Reports indicated that the Red Sox's offer was considered weak, with The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal labeling it "feeble. " In response, Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow strongly disagreed, asserting that the team was willing to make aggressive moves to strengthen its roster. The Red Sox declined to include outfielders in their offer, despite the Twins requesting players like Jarren Duran or Wilyer Abreu. Boston's trade package featured top prospects Payton Tolle, Jhostynxon Garcia, and Franklin Arias, all of whom were deemed expendable for Ryan.

Breslow emphasized that the team values its minor league players, noting that they have strong relationships with them. With several prospects graduating, Tolle has been ranked as the top player in the Red Sox farm system. Breslow reiterated the team's goal of winning the World Series, highlighting the necessity of trading young players to achieve that aim.