Ryder Ryan - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Latches on with Dodgers Ryan signed a minor-league contract with the Dodgers on Thursday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ryan spent the entirety of 2025 with the Pirates' Triple-A affiliate, turning in a 4.79 ERA and 1.35 WHIP to go with a 61:38 K:BB through 71.1 innings. He's likely destined to spend most of 2026 in the minors as well.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates farm report for Sept. 10, 2025: Konnor Griffin collects 3 hits, 5th homer with Curve INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 79-60) cruised to a 8-3 win over Iowa (Cubs). RHP Drake Fellows (4.53) started and went 4⅔ innings, giving up a solo...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Back with Pittsburgh as NRI The Pirates re-signed Ryan to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Ryan, 29, put up a 5.95 ERA and 17:9 K:BB over 20.2 innings out of the Pirates' bullpen in 2024. He'll compete for a relief role in spring training but will probably begin the year at Triple-A Indianapolis.

JANUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers The Pirates outrighted Ryan to Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday.

Impact Pittsburgh designated Ryan for assignment Monday, but he'll stick around in the organization after going unclaimed off waivers. Ryan has posted a 5.66 ERA across 20.2 innings over his 15 appearances out of the Pirates bullpen this season.

AUGUST 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Booted from 40-man roster The Pirates designated Ryan for assignment Monday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

Impact Ryan will lose his spot on the 40-man roster for the second time in three weeks as part of a flurry of roster moves by Pittsburgh on Monday. The 29-year-old appeared in two games during this stint in the majors, allowing three runs across 3.2 innings. He has a 5.66 ERA in 20.2 innings for Pittsburgh this season.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to big leagues The Pirates selected Ryan's contract from Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

Impact Ryan was designated for assignment by Pittsburgh at the end of July and reported to Triple-A after failing to draw interest on waivers. However, he'll get another crack at big-league action following the placement of Marco Gonzales (forearm) on the 60-day injured list. Ryan has made 13 relief appearances for the Pirates in 2024, posting a 5.29 ERA and 1.41 WHIP with 16 strikeouts over 17.0 innings.

AUGUST 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers, heads to Triple-A The Pirates outrighted Ryan to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.

Impact Ryan will remain in the organization after he cleared waivers earlier in the week. The right-hander posted a 5.29 ERA and 1.41 WHIP in 17 innings out of the Pirates bullpen before he was designated for assignment.

AUGUST 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man The Pirates designated Ryan for assignment Tuesday.

Impact During his last stint in the majors, Ryan allowed five earned runs in just four innings, and he surrendered four earned runs in just one-third of an inning during his most recent Triple-A appearance. He'll now be pushed off the 40-man roster in favor of Jake Woodford, who was selected from Indianapolis in a corresponding move.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man The Pirates designated Ryan for assignment Tuesday.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to Triple-A The Pirates optioned Ryan to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.

Impact Ryan will make room for David Bednar (oblique) on the active roster. Since being called up Saturday, Ryan appeared in two games and allowed five runs over four innings. The 29-year-old has generated a 4.09 ERA over 22.0 innings with Indianapolis this season.

JULY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Pittsburgh The Pirates recalled Ryan from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday.

Impact The move comes in response to Daulton Jefferies landing on the injured list with right elbow inflammation. Ryan was sent down to Indianapolis on June 13, and in his seven outings since then he's posted a 4.70 ERA and 1.17 WHIP across 7.2 innings.

JULY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Pittsburgh The Pirates recalled Ryan from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday.

Impact The move is in response to Daulton Jefferies landing on the injured list with right elbow inflammation. Ryan was sent down to Indianapolis on June 13, and in his seven outings since then he's posted a 4.70 ERA and 1.17 WHIP across 7.2 innings. Ryan will fill the gap in the Pirates' bullpen left by Jeffries.

JULY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates option reliever Ryder Ryan to Triple-A Indianapolis After appearing in a career-high four MLB games to start the season, Ryder Ryan is headed back to the minors. Following Tuesday afternoon’s....

APRIL 9, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Added to big-league roster The Pirates selected Ryan's contract from Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday.

Impact Ryan won a spot in the Pirates' bullpen after allowing four runs (three earned) with a 10:4 K:BB over 7.2 innings in Grapefruit League play. He'll likely be used in middle relief.

MARCH 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates add pitchers Jared Jones, Ryder Ryan, Hunter Stratton to active roster on opening day

The Pittsburgh Pirates called up right-handers Jared Jones, Ryder Ryan and Hunter Stratton from Tiple-A Indianapolis on Thursday as the team prepares to face the Miami Marlins on o...

MARCH 28, 2024 • Associated Press

Perseverance and patience pay off for Pirates relievers Hunter Stratton and Ryder Ryan Hunter Stratton and Ryder Ryan were surprise adds to the Pirates opening day roster. Their stories exemplify persistence.

MARCH 26, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Lands with Bucs Ryan agreed Monday with the Pirates on a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to major-league spring training, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact The 28-year-old reached the big leagues for the first time with Seattle in 2023, making just one relief appearance in August before he was cast off the 40-man roster following the season. Over a larger sample of 55 innings at Triple-A Tacoma last season, Ryan held his own in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League, compiling a 3.76 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 56:22 K:BB. The right-hander will get a chance to compete for a spot in the Pirates' Opening Day bullpen but will likely be tasked with a lower-leverage role if he manages to secure a roster berth.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Tacoma Seattle optioned Ryan to Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday.

Impact Ryan made only appearance during his nine-day stay in the Mariners' bullpen, though it was a scoreless frame in which he struck out two of the four batters he faced. The 28-year-old has pitched to a 3.54 ERA and 40:15 K:BB in 40.2 innings this season at Triple-A.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Tacoma Seattle recalled Ryan from Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday.

Impact Ryan was added to the 40-man roster last week and will now get a look with the Mariners as part of their active 26-man major-league roster. He had posted a 3.54 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 40:15 K:BB through 40.2 innings this season at the Triple-A level.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Selected to 40-man, optioned Ryan was selected to the Mariners' 40-man roster on Thursday and optioned to Triple-A Tacoma.

Impact Ryan likely had another opt-out in his minor-league contract with Seattle, thus triggering this move. The 28-year-old right-hander will remain stationed at Tacoma, where he has pitched to a 3.72 ERA and 38:15 K:BB through 38.2 innings this season.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Mariners The Mariners released Ryan on Saturday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact After Ryan exercised an opt-out clause in his contract, he will now hit the open market in search of a new landing spot. The 28-year-old righty holds a 4.58 ERA and 1.51 WHIP through 17.2 frames in Triple-A this season and has yet to appear in the big leagues.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Pirates add pitchers Jared Jones, Ryder Ryan, Hunter Stratton to active roster on opening day