SP - Los Angeles Dodgers MiLB
- Age 27
- UNC Pembroke
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
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- P #440
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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said River Ryan is a possible replacement for Blake Snell in the starting rotation.
Fantasy Impact
Roberts added that Ryan is a "slim possibility." This will be a situation to continue to monitor.
River Ryan is scheduled to start his first game since April 11th on Friday for Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Fantasy Impact
Ryan had been on the injured list with a hamstring injury.
The Dodgers have optioned right-hander River Ryan to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Fantasy Impact
Ryan allowed just two earned runs in 9 2/3 innings of work this spring after missing the entire 2025 season due to Tommy John surgery. Ryan's demotion will serve to limit his innings this season after his year-plus absence.
River Ryan told reporters he’s added 25 pounds over the last five months during his rehab process from Tommy John surgery.
Fantasy Impact
Ryan missed all of last season recovering from elbow surgery that he underwent back in 2024. He is likely to open the season in Triple-A given the depth of the Dodgers starting rotation.
Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes indicated last week that River Ryan (elbow) is expected to undergo a "normal" buildup during spring training. By that time, the right-hander will be 18 months removed from the Tommy John surgery he underwent in August 2024.
Fantasy Impact
Despite the encouraging health update, Ryan is expected to begin the 2026 season in the minors following his extended absence. Before the injury in 2024, the 27-year-old posted a 1.33 ERA with an 18:9 K:BB ratio across 20.1 innings over four starts for Los Angeles.
