"The Dodgers are still trying to determine a workload goal for right-hander River Ryan as he returns from Tommy John surgery. 'Let him continue to build up and see where that takes us,' Roberts said."
"River Ryan, who MLB Pipeline ranks as their No. 6 overall prospect, made his MLB debut in 2024 and showed a lot of promise before being shut down for the season due to injury after four starts. Ryan was also inactive for the entire 2025 season as he recovered from Tommy John surgery."
"In addition to Ryan, Roki Sasaki, Emmet Sheehan and Justin Wrobleski are also in competition for the few open spots in the rotation. Sheehan and Wrobleski often occupied a hybrid role in the pitching staff last year, but the organization sees them as starters first and foremost."
The Los Angeles Dodgers face pitching challenges for the 2026 season with Blake Snell and Gavin Stone sidelined for Opening Day. River Ryan, ranked as the team's No. 6 prospect, returns from Tommy John surgery after missing the entire 2025 season. The 27-year-old right-hander made his MLB debut in 2024 but was shut down after four starts due to injury. Ryan is building up his workload during spring training with the Dodgers determining his role for the season. Additional prospects Roki Sasaki, Emmet Sheehan, and Justin Wrobleski compete for rotation spots. Ryan and Wrobleski have impressed with strong ERAs, while Sheehan's development was delayed by illness and control issues.
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