"Despite being 27 years old, Ryan is still considered a prospect because he didn't exceed his rookie limits in 2024, when he made his debut for the Dodgers. Ryan had a 1.33 ERA in four appearances with the Dodgers that season, and has a real chance to make the MLB roster out of spring training this season. The right-hander has a unique five-pitch arsenal, and is even looking to add another pitch into the mix ahead of next season to improve his strikeout rate."
"He began the season with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga, where he had a 1.130 OPS in 25 games played. The Dodgers quickly moved him up to High-A, but he managed just 35 games before his season ended early. During those 35 games, though, the prospect posted a 1.014 OPS in High-A, hitting six homers and driving in 30 runs. In total, he had a 1.068 OPS through 59 games in the minors last season, hitting 13 homers and driving in 54 runs."
River Ryan and Mike Sirota are positioned as bounceback candidates for 2026 after significant 2025 injury absences. Ryan missed the year recovering from Tommy John surgery but remains a prospect due to rookie-limit rules, recorded a 1.33 ERA in four MLB appearances in 2024, and features a five-pitch mix while seeking an added pitch to boost strikeouts. He could contend for a rotation spot, settle into longer relief, or return via Triple-A. Sirota suffered a season-ending knee injury in July after strong professional starts, producing a combined 1.068 OPS with 13 homers and 54 RBIs across 59 minor-league games.
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