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The Milwaukee Brewers are looking to turn the page quickly after an embarrassing series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS.
As the hot stove season approaches in MLB, there are a number of ways the Brewers' front office can move on and aim to improve the team heading into 2026. It's crazy to use the phrase "improve the team" when you're talking about this Brewers team that had the best record in baseball this season, but some of their flaws started to truly show in the playoffs. However, they are being linked to a high-profile starter who is controllable for a couple of seasons.
Brewers urged to trade for Twins' Joe Ryan
The Minnesota Twins had one of the most drastic trade deadlines in MLB history back in July, but starter Joe Ryan was one of the few names that were not moved.
It's no surprise that his name has come up once again in trade rumors. According to Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller, the Brewers should target a controllable starting pitcher, and Joe Ryan is named as the "prime target":
"Milwaukee Brewers: A Trade for a Controllable Starting Pitcher
Prime Target: Minnesota's Joe Ryan (Arbitration-Eligible through 2027)"
Ryan had the best season of his career in 2025. He was named to the All-Star team for the first time, while posting a career-low ERA (3.42) in a career-high amount of innings (171).
There is uncertainty around Milwaukee's rotation depth, especially if Brandon Woodruff hits free agency, which seems like the likely option for him. Milwaukee opted to use reliever Aaron Ashby multiple times throughout the playoffs as an opener, which showcased that lack of depth in the rotation.
Milwaukee has a plethora of young, talented arms, but aside from Jacob Misiorowski, it's unclear whether they are ready for the big leagues or not.
If the Brewers can pull off acquiring Joe Ryan, that would firmly put them as NL Central frontrunners for the next two seasons before he enters free agency.
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