If the Minnesota Twins undergo a significant overhaul before next week's trade deadline, Joe Ryan would net the club its most substantial potential return. Should Twins decision-makers look to the Chicago Cubs if they elect to trade their All-Star starting pitcher?

Red Sox Named Best Fit for All-Star Twins Ace Joe Ryan originally appeared on Athlon Sports. At the MLB trade deadline, the Boston Red Sox are expected to pursue starting pitching. They have solid trade assets to land a high-leverage starter who could pair with Garrett Crochet atop the rotation.

Rental players like Danny Coulombe, Harrison Bader and Willi Castro seem more likely to get dealt, but Heyman mentioned that Minnesota will listen to offers on star pitchers Joe Ryan and Jhoan Duran. They'd likely have to be "blown away" to make a trade involving the latter.

Coors Field finally acted like Coors Field for the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, and Royce Lewis finally acted like Royce Lewis. And Joe Ryan, well, he acted like the All-Star he already is. Lewis, frustrated and baffled by his slump-ridden season,

His home runs were two of four for the Twins (48-51) on the day. Matt Wallner and Harrison Bader also left the park, while Willi Castro added a Little League home run — a triple combined with an error that allowed him to score — in the win. It all came on a day where Ryan was, yet again, nearly untouchable.

If the Red Sox aren't able to get Twins ace Joe Ryan, there are a handful of other options for them out there ahead of the trade deadline.

First-time All-Star Joe Ryan, who has been told he will “most likely pitch an inning” Tuesday night, is soaking up knowledge from his fellow standouts in Atlanta.

Rocco Baldelli speaks after the Twins' 7-1 win over the Rockies, breaking down Joe Ryan's stellar start, strong showing from the offense, and more

The Twins are seeking at least two top-100 caliber prospects in exchange for either Duran or Jax, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Passan goes on to note that such an exorbitant asking price has made teams reluctant to approach the Twins about a potential trade for Ryan, a top of the rotation starter two years away from free agency.