Summary
The Los Angeles Dodgers are not planning to include pitcher River Ryan in their Opening Day rotation despite his strong 1.33 ERA performance due to a backlog of other experienced pitchers. Ryan had limited playtime because of an injury, but he is preparing for a possible return in 2026.
Key Facts
- River Ryan is a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 1.33 ERA in major league games.
- Ryan is not expected to be part of the Dodgers' Opening Day rotation.
- Ryan sustained a significant injury in 2024 and has been recovering from Tommy John surgery.
- The Dodgers' current rotation includes stars like Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Shohei Ohtani, Blake Snell, and Tyler Glasnow.
- Ryan is considered one of the top pitching prospects but faces competition from other established pitchers on the team.
- He hopes to make an impact in 2026 after additions to his pitching skills during recovery.
