River Ryan’s Next Start Revealed Following Hamstring Injury

Feb 25, 2026; Salt River Pima-Maricopa, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher River Ryan (77) throws in the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images

Is River Ryan Ready for the Major Leagues?

While Ryan isn’t likely to be able to jump straight back into MLB action after his injury, he’s shown in the past he has the ability to be an elite hurler at the top level.

The 27-year-old made his MLB debut for the Dodgers in 2024, but only pitched four games before his long-term elbow injury.

In those four games, though, the right-hander pitcher 20.1 innings, and only allowed three earned runs while striking out 18 batters. He had some issues with walking batters, issuing three walks in each of his first three appearances in the big leagues, but managed to navigate himself out of trouble without allowing too much damage.

Where Would River Ryan Fit with the Dodgers?

Ryan’s role with the Dodgers is uncertain if he is to come up this year, as they have an abundance of starting pitchers when they’re fully healthy. In addition to the current six-man rotation made up of Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Roki Sasaki, Blake Snell, Emmet Sheehan and Justin Wrobleski, the Dodgers also have players like Tyler Glasnow—who will certainly claim a spot when he returns from injury—and Gavin Stone.

The young right-hander could make an appearance as a starter this season, but the more likely occurrence is for him to serve as a middle-inning reliever if he ends up getting promoted.

Do you think River Ryan will come back to MLB this season?

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