The New York Mets need to find at least one top-of-the-rotation starter if they are going to contend for a World Series title. They may have a target in mind. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported that Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Ryan is among the arms the Mets are interested in. Heyman further reported that the Twins are believed to be interested in pitching prospect Jonah Tong. The Mets rotation is filled with question marks. Tylor Megill is expected to miss the entire 2026 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Sean Manaea and Kodai Senga battled injuries, with Senga reportedly on the trade block. David Peterson and Clay Holmes were solid last season but are better used toward the middle or back of a playoff-caliber rotation. Ryan could be a start to that overhaul. He took a step forward to establish himself as a top-of-the-rotation starter in 2025, posting a 3.42 ERA and a 1.035 WHIP over his 171 innings, striking out 194 batters with 39 walks. Ryan is under team control through 2027 and could be
