Braves linked to 3.18 ERA AL Central All-Star pitcher as 'ideal' trade option

The Braves are weighing starting-pitching help as they look for an AL Central All-Star option with a 3.18 ERA, underscoring how their rotation concerns have driven trade speculation. With injuries and veteran struggles affecting early-season momentum, the article notes that Chris Sale remains the only clearly reliable pitcher, making a No. 2 starter a priority. Bleacher Report’s Kerry Miller highlighted Joe Ryan of the Minnesota Twins as an “ideal” target. Ryan, an All-Star last year, has a 3.18 ERA in 17 starts and 2.5 bWAR, with club control through 2027. Miller cites a prorated trade-deadline salary of about $2M and arbitration eligibility for 2027. The piece contrasts Ryan with costlier options like Tarik Skubal and weaker fits such as Freddy Peralta.