River Ryan’s Next Start Revealed Following Hamstring Injury
Los Angeles Dodgers No. 6 prospect River Ryan is scheduled to make his first start since April 11 on Friday, per AM 570’s David Vassegh. River Ryan is scheduled to start his first game since April 11th on Friday for @OKC_comets Ryan was on IL with a hamstring injury.
#Dodgers — David Vassegh (@THEREAL_DV) May 13, 2026 Ryan came back from Tommy John surgery this spring and immediately made a splash during Cactus League play in Arizona, posting a 1. 86 ERA through four appearances. He pitched a total of 9.
2 innings during spring training, and struck out 12 batters. He didn’t end up breaking camp with the Dodgers, with manager Dave Roberts valuing Ryan’s health over slotting him immediately back into the rotation, so he began the year in Triple-A. The skipper’s concerns proved legitimate after just two starts, as Ryan suffered a hamstring injury after just his second start.
Through his first two starts, Ryan allowed four earned runs through seven innings, evening out at a 5. 14 ERA with 10 strikeouts. The Oklahoma City Comets scratched Ryan from his third start, and moved him onto the minor league injury list.
Now, though, the organization seems comfortable bringing him back. 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?