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Another strong start at Triple-A Ryan fired six scoreless innings for Triple-A Oklahoma City against Sugar Land on Wednesday, striking out eight and giving up four hits and no walks.

Impact Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said in mid-May that there was a "slim chance" of the 27-year-old joining the big-league rotation in place of Blake Snell (elbow), and Ryan has remained with Oklahoma City for the past three turns through the rotation. The right-hander has been dominant through five Triple-A starts this year with a 2.05 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 29:3 K:BB across 22 innings. After giving up just three earned runs across four outings in his first taste of the big leagues last year, it's likely only a matter of time before Ryan gets another look in 2026.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

River Ryan Has Encouraging Start On Path Toward Possibly Joining Dodgers Rotation River Ryan returned from the Minor League injured list and could eventually make his way into the Los Angeles Dodgers starting rotation.

MAY 16 • DODGERBLUE.COM

'Slim' chance to join LAD rotation Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Friday that there is a "slim possibility" Ryan will enter the team's big-league rotation in place of Blake Snell (elbow), Jack Harris of the Calif...

Impact Snell landed on the 15-day injured list Friday and could be looking at an extended absence if he needs surgery. With Tyler Glasnow (back) also on the IL, Los Angeles could need to find a fill-in starter, though Harris notes the team is set with five healthy starters ahead of next Thursday's off day. Ryan doesn't seem likely to join the MLB rotation given Roberts' comments, but the skipper didn't entirely rule out that scenario. Ryan is coming back from an injury of his own -- a hamstring issue that cost him nearly a month -- but he returned to action Friday for Triple-A Oklahoma City and tossed four innings, allowing one run on two hits and one walk while striking out four batters. He tossed 53 pitches in the outing, so the right-hander presumably isn't fully ramped up following his absence. Ultimately, the Dodgers may not need to dig into their minor-league depth for a sixth starter if Glasnow returns in time for the team's next stretch of six consecutive game days, which will not begin until May 29 versus Philadelphia.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to return Friday Ryan (hamstring) is scheduled to make his next start with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact Ryan has been shelved on Oklahoma City's 7-day injured list since April 17 due to a hamstring injury, but the 27-year-old right-hander has recovered enough to return to the mound for Friday's Triple-A contest. In two starts prior to his injury, Ryan allowed five runs (four earned) on nine hits and two walks while striking out 10 batters across seven innings.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers Injury Updates: River Ryan & Gavin Stone Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes revealed River Ryan and Gavin Stone are making progress toward returning from injuries.

APRIL 27 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Nursing hamstring issue at Triple-A Ryan was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Oklahoma City on April 17 due to a hamstring injury, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact The injury is considered minor, though it's not clear when exactly Ryan might be ready to rejoin the Oklahoma City rotation. Following a strong Cactus League showing, Ryan has posted a 5.14 ERA and 10:2 K:BB over seven frames in his first two starts with OKC this season. The 27-year-old missed the entire 2025 season recovering from Tommy John surgery, but he's a good bet to help the Dodgers at some point this season either in a rotation or bullpen capacity.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

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Dodgers Optioned Kyle Hurt And River Ryan For Extra Work Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts discussed the thought process behind optioning River Ryan and Kyle Hurt to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

MARCH 19 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Dodgers finalize decisions on 2 key roster battles, but 1 big question remains The Dodgers settled roster decisions by promoting Santiago Espinal and optioning River Ryan, but the second base battle continues.

MARCH 19 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Doesn't make Opening Day roster The Dodgers optioned Ryan to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday.

Impact Ryan spent the entire 2025 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery and entered spring training with an outside shot at making the Dodgers' Opening Day roster. He appeared in four Cactus League games for the Dodgers and posted a 1.86 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 12:4 K:BB across 9.2 innings. It was a strong camp for Ryan, but even with Blake Snell (shoulder) expected to start the season on the 15-day injured list, the Dodgers are being mindful of the former's workload and will ease him back in the minors first, per Jack Harris of the California Post. It wouldn't be a surprise to see Ryan in some major-league games in 2026.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to break camp with LA Ryan has had a strong spring but is expected to begin the season in the minors, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.

Impact Ryan's most recent spring outing was a four-inning start against Texas on Sunday, during which he allowed just one run and struck out five batters. The right-hander has posted an impressive 1.86 ERA with a 12:4 K:BB over 9.2 frames spanning four appearances this spring, and with Blake Snell (shoulder) slated to open the season on the IL, there had been some thought that Ryan could be a candidate for the open rotation spot. However, Chen surmises that Ryan will almost certainly begin the campaign in the minors due to an early schedule that includes three days off over the first 15 days of the season (which should reduce the need for a sixth starter) and the presence of Emmet Sheehan and Justin Wrobleski, both of whom have more experience as swingmen. It's also worth noting that Ryan missed all of last season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, so while there's a good chance he'll get an opportunity with the big club at some point during the campaign, the Dodgers are likely to manage his workload carefully.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers insider hinting at River Ryan decision shows how deep pitching staff is MLB.com insider Sonja Chen expects River Ryan to start his Dodgers season in Triple-A despite the hype.

MARCH 17 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Dodgers might be changing course with 2026 plan for River Ryan The Dodgers can dress it up however they want, but this spring is starting to look like the beginning of a different conversation for River...

MARCH 13 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Dodgers Trying To Determine Workload Goal For River Ryan In 2026 The Los Angeles Dodgers are contemplating River Ryan's workload for 2026 while he continues to build up over the spring.

MARCH 11 • DODGERBLUE.COM

It's family first for Ryan brothers as they compete for roster spots GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Most pitchers in the Dodgers’ clubhouse are fighting for a roster spot or a rotation role. But for Ryder Ryan and River R...

MARCH 7 • MLB.COM

This Dodgers rotation depth piece might have a chance of stealing Roki Sasaki's spot River Ryan is emerging as a real rotation candidate after Gavin Stone's injury and Roki Sasaki's struggles.

MARCH 4 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Contending for Opening Day rotation Ryan has impressed this spring and has a chance to open the regular season in the Dodgers' rotation, Courtney Hollmon of MLB.com reports.

Impact Ryan was particularly impressive Tuesday in an outing versus Cleveland, firing two scoreless and hitless innings while issuing one walk and striking out three batters. Through two Cactus League appearances, the right-hander has tossed three scoreless frames with a 4:2 K:BB. Ryan missed all of last season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, but he reportedly had a normal offseason and put on about 30 pounds in an effort to increase his durability. He's still more likely than not to begin the campaign in the minors, but injuries within the Dodgers' starting corps -- including to Blake Snell (shoulder) and Gavin Stone (shoulder) -- along with Roki Sasaki's struggles have at least cracked the door open a bit for Ryan to break camp with the big-league club.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Contending for Opening Day rotation Ryan has impressed this spring and has a chance to open the regular season in the Dodgers' rotation, Courtney Hollmon of MLB.com reports.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

River Ryan impresses with command in latest rotation audition GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- If the battle for the final spots in the Dodgers' rotation comes down to who can consistently find the strike zone, River...

MARCH 4 • MLB.COM

Gavin Stone, River Ryan's spring debuts make Dodgers' pitching depth look even more formidable Gavin Stone and River Ryan's positive early returns from spring training emphasize Dodgers' insane pitching depth.

FEBRUARY 27 • DODGERSWAY.COM

'Definitely nerve-wracking': Ryan sharp in first outing since August '24 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- River Ryan is still unproven in the big leagues, but the first impression he made 18 months ago has held strong.

FEBRUARY 26 • MLB.COM

Tosses bullpen session Tuesday Ryan (elbow) threw a bullpen session at spring training Tuesday, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.

Impact Ryan has had a relatively normal offseason after missing the entire 2025 campaign following Tommy John surgery, but it's at least wroth noting his presence on the mound to begin camp. The 27-year-old made his MLB debut in 2024 for the Dodgers, making four starts, and produced a 1.33 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 18:9 K:BB across 20.1 innings. Ryan packed on 30 pounds while rehabbing in an effort to increase his durability. The right-hander is expected to open the 2026 campaign in the minors.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Meet the Dodgers' secret weapon: River Ryan is ready to dominate | Sporting News Los Angeles already has everything else.

FEBRUARY 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Packs on weight over winter Ryan (elbow) said Saturday that he added 30 pounds over the offseason in hopes of increasing his durability, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ryan believes his relatively slight build contributed to the Tommy John surgery that knocked him out for the entirety of the 2025 season. While rehabbing that injury, Ryan "ate a lot of calories" and "lifted like an animal," which resulted in his weight going from 195 to 225. Ryan said he's had a normal offseason, having already thrown 10 bullpen sessions and touched triple digits on the radar run. The 27-year-old is unlikely to be on the Dodgers' Opening Day roster, but he could be a key rotation depth piece. Ryan held a 1.33 ERA and 18:9 K:BB over 20.1 innings covering four starts for the Dodgers in 2024.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan looks to make impact in return from Tommy John surgery River Ryan's brief but impressive first stint in the big leagues was cut short due to injury. After a year rehabbing from Tommy John surgery...

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • MLB.COM

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