"The Dodgers have yet to decide whether Ryan will begin the season in Los Angeles or with Triple-A Oklahoma City, but reading the tea leaves, signs point to the latter. The Dodgers have a ton of right-handed pitchers, both of whom can serve as relievers or starters, which has Ryan on the back foot in the competition for a rotation spot."
"Personally, I think being a starter and coming out - having a whole prep routine before I get on the mound - is much better for my body, especially coming off of surgery. Not really getting any throws before I try to warm up in the bullpen doesn't feel all that great. But it's manageable, and I'm feeling good now."
"And then it goes back to what's best for him. But obviously, coming off what he came off, consistency of routine makes a lot of sense. I think that he's open for whatever the organization needs. He's a strong-minded young man."
River Ryan, a promising young pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, is expected to start the 2025 season in Triple-A Oklahoma City after missing the entire 2024 season due to Tommy John surgery. The Dodgers have multiple right-handed pitchers competing for limited rotation spots, leaving Ryan without a guaranteed major league position. Both Ryan and manager Roberts prefer him to continue as a starter rather than transition to relief, as maintaining a consistent routine and preparation schedule benefits his post-surgery recovery. The organization plans to gradually reintegrate Ryan into competition while allowing him adequate time to regain full strength following the serious surgical procedure.
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