Like many Red Sox fans, Joe Ryan was among those who were deceived by false social media posts that he had been traded to Boston prior to Thursday’s deadline. The Twins pitcher admitted that he thought he was on the move after seeing multiple social media posts from verified outlets that said that the Red Sox acquired him in a trade.

The Minnesota Twins traded 10 players at this year’s deadline. And while Joe Ryan wasn’t one of them, he thought he was.

The Boston Red Sox made a surprisingly generous offer to the Minnesota Twins, but were turned down, a new report says.