"Acquired in the Matt Beaty trade with the San Diego Padres, the former infielder has flourished since taking the mound as a pitcher. Ryan went 4-0 with a 1.33 ERA in his only taste at the Big Leagues level. An elbow injury kept him out of action for all of 2025 - and now the North Carolina native is back healthy and hoping to provide Los Angeles with yet another elite arm."
"But honestly, I'm just going to do what [the organization] tells me to do. I mean, it's a blessing just to be able to play Major League Baseball at all. It's definitely healthy competition. All of the guys get along. It's fun to compete like that. I'm just going to go out there and control what I can control. I try not to worry about whether I'm going to be a No. 1 starter or a No. 5 starter."
River Ryan transitioned from infielder to pitcher after acquisition in the Matt Beaty trade with the San Diego Padres. He posted a 4-0 record with a 1.33 ERA during his 2024 major-league appearances. An elbow injury sidelined him for all of 2025. Ryan is now healthy and available for the 2026 season. He possesses power stuff and a six-pitch repertoire that supports multiple roles, including long reliever, spot starter, or a top-six rotation slot. Ryan expresses a focused mindset on following organizational direction, competing within a deep Dodgers rotation, and controlling what he can control.
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