"Dave Roberts acknowledged that Kyle Hurt has had an impressive camp, but said the decision came down to how little he's pitched the last couple years and seeking a more controlled environment to "get some tread on the tires.""
"River Ryan will not start the season in the majors. He's had a big camp, but team officials have repeatedly talked about needing to be mindful with his workload as he returns from surgery. Like with Kyle Hurt, they'll ease him back in the minors first."
"Dave Roberts said Roki Sasaki "is going to be one of our starters" to begin the season. Dodgers still finalizing some other roster decisions."
The Los Angeles Dodgers continue narrowing their roster following recent roster moves. Pitchers Kyle Hurt and River Ryan have been optioned to the minors despite impressive spring training performances. Manager Dave Roberts emphasized that Hurt needs a controlled environment to build workload after limited recent pitching, while Ryan requires careful management returning from surgery. The team currently has 40 players in major-league camp with approximately 8 cuts remaining to reach the 26-player roster. Santiago Espinal has been confirmed to make the team, and Roki Sasaki has secured a rotation spot. The Dodgers are prioritizing injury recovery and controlled development over immediate major-league roster spots.
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