The Minnesota Twins are finally seeing a healthy season from superstar outfielder Byron Buxton, and it's been quite a sight to see.

A disappointing first half has left the Minnesota Twins in a rough spot as they decide what to do prior to the trade deadline, with All-Star Joe Ryan being floated as a potential candidate to be dealt by one person in MLB.

This MLB season has plenty still to be written as the sport returns from an entertaining All-Star break. The trade deadline will go a long way in understanding what's to come down the stretch. For now, here are four bold predictions for the remainder of the season.

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As you can see, every projection system basically eliminates the Angels from contention. Sorry yet again, Mike Trout. The Guardians and Royals each have less than half the chances of the Twins as well. The Rangers are just ahead of the Twins, and both the Rays and Red Sox have roughly twice the odds of the Twins.

With a successful All-Star week now in the rearview mirror, the Twins will kick off the "second half" of the season — really, there's about 40 percent of the campaign left — on Friday in Colorado. At 47-49, they certainly have work to do to get back in the heart of the playoff chase. But they also have the talent to do it.

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Amid growing rumors ahead of the MLB trade deadline, the Minnesota Twins are not discussing trade offers for All-Star ace Joe Ryan.

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