"He is back now, and with Ohtani's limitations, Blake Snell's unclear status and Los Angeles' propensity to slow-play the regular season, Ryan should get plenty of innings. And if his stuff this spring is any indication, they will be very good ones."
"In three games this spring, Ryan has been excellent. He has a 1.59 ERA over his 5.2 innings of work, with a WHIP of 0.706. He has seven strikeouts against three walks and one batter hit by pitch, and he's allowed only one hit, though that hit was a solo home run."
"With that kind of proven production and a strong spring training in 2026, Ryan is a threat to make the starting rotation, which will likely need some help given the slow-walked injury recovery of Blake Snell and setback in the recovery of Gavin Stone."
River Ryan, 27, debuted with the Dodgers in 2024 but suffered an elbow injury after four starts. He has returned for the 2026 season and is positioned to be a major contributor given injuries and uncertainties affecting other pitchers like Blake Snell and Gavin Stone. In spring training, Ryan has posted a 1.59 ERA over 5.2 innings with seven strikeouts and minimal hits allowed. His spring performance mirrors his 2024 regular season statistics, demonstrating consistency. With limited rotation depth and opportunities available, Ryan faces competition from other prospects but has a strong chance to secure a starting role.
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