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The Los Angeles Dodgers were plagued by pitching injuries last season. Despite the constant news of various arms going down in 2024 L.A. pushed through and proved their resiliency in October, winning the franchise's eighth World Series championship.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / February 13

River Ryan Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers transferred River Ryan to the 60-day injured list, making room on the 40-man roster for Clayton Kershaw to re-sign. The disappointment from Ryan’s 2024 season ending prematurely was twofold for the Dodgers.

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The Athletic top 100 prospects includes River Ryan

Ryan is likely out this season after Tommy John surgery. But Keith Law at The Athletic is high on the right-hander, calling him a potential future No. 2 starter and ranking Ryan the 52nd-best prospect in baseball.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / December 6

2024 review: River Ryan

A promising debut by the right-hander, but cut short by Tommy John surgery River Ryan reaching the majors and making his debut was a memorable moment in a Dodgers season full of them, even if the right-hander’s first time in the big leagues was cut short by an elbow injury.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 28

Dodgers Rookie River Ryan Undergoes Successful Tommy John Surgery

Los Angeles Dodgers prospect River Ryan underwent successful Tommy John surgery that was completed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache. A timetable has not yet been provided for Ryan’s recovery.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 19

River Ryan Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers transferred River Ryan to the 60-day injured list, clearing a spot on the 40-man roster amid a flurry of roster transactions on Monday.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 18

Dodgers Offered River Ryan For Garrett Crochet But Not One Specific Prospect: Report

The Los Angeles Dodgers wanted Garrett Crochet. They made that very clear in the weeks leading up to the trade deadline. They wanted the Chicago White Sox ace so much that they even offered recently injured rookie River Ryan in a trade package.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 18

River Ryan Believes MLB Pitch Clock Contributed To Injury

Major League Baseball implemented a number of changes over recent years to overhaul the game with rules that improved offense and pace of play. New roster restrictions, mound visit limitations, sticky checks and the implementation of the pitch clock are among the most notable.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 16

River Ryan’s Injury Creates Opportunity For Dodgers Prospects

River Ryan was cementing himself as a key member of the Los Angeles Dodgers rotation, but that came to an end when he suffered an elbow injury in his final start on August 10.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 16

River Ryan Injury Creates Opportunity For Other Players

River Ryan was cementing himself as a key member of the Los Angeles Dodgers rotation, but that came to an end when he suffered an elbow injury in his final start on August 10.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 14

River Ryan’s Tommy John Surgery ‘Really Disappointing’

The Los Angeles Dodgers pitching staff has been impacted by an excessive amount of injuries this season, and River Ryan joined the unfortunate list with his ulnar collateral ligament strain that is going to require Tommy John surgery.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 14

Dodgers GM’s honest admission on LA pitchers continually getting injured

The never-ending injury woes of the Los Angeles Dodgers continue as they placed pitcher River Ryan on the injured list with a UCL strain. The star prospect had started Saturday’s victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 but left the game in the middle of the fifth inning due to right forearm tightness.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / August 13

River Ryan the latest Dodgers Tommy John surgery

Ryan will miss the rest of 2024 and most if not all of 2025. He’s the 11th Dodgers starting pitcher to go on the injured list this season, many for significant periods of time.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Field Level Media / August 13

Dodgers RHP River Ryan to undergo Tommy John surgery

Right-hander River Ryan, the Los Angeles Dodgers' top pitching prospect, will require Tommy John surgery, the team announced Tuesday. It's the latest blow for an injury-plagued pitching staff that has been held together seemingly by duct tape.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Last Word On Sports / August 13

Dodgers Pitching Staff Suffers Blow as Starter Requires Surgery

River Ryan‘s season was already known to be over. The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Tuesday that the right-hander will undergo Tommy John surgery. Ryan, 25, will miss the remainder of this season and potentially all of next season while recovering.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 13

Dodgers top pitching prospect to undergo Tommy John surgery

The Dodgers announced Tuesday that top pitching prospect River Ryan will undergo Tommy John surgery.

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Dodgers lose yet another pitcher to season-ending injury

One of baseball’s top pitching prospects, he was highly impressive in four starts, striking out 18 in 20 1/3 innings with a 1.33 ERA.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Field Level Media / August 11

Dodgers place rookie RHP River Ryan (forearm) on IL

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed right-hander River Ryan on the 15-day injured list on Sunday with right forearm tightness and recalled fellow rookie right-hander Landon Knack from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 11

Promising Dodgers starter suffers season-ending elbow injury

Ryan is widely considered one of the top pitching prospects in the Dodgers organization, if not all of baseball. Although a shoulder injury held him back at the beginning of the year, he had looked phenomenal since his return.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 11

Dodgers lose standout rookie pitcher to injury scare

The Los Angeles Dodgers are taking another hit in their pitching rotation. Dodgers rookie hurler River Ryan is undergoing medical tests Sunday after leaving the team’s game early Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 10

River Ryan Removed From Start Due To Forearm Issue

Los Angeles Dodgers injuries have ravaged their pitching staff this season, which among other factors, has created opportunities for River Ryan and more rookies.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 8

Future Giants Reliever Could Become Major League Bargain

UNC Pembroke isn’t known for its baseball prowess. The Division II school in Pembroke, N.C., has only produced one Major League player and he made his MLB debut just a month ago.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 1

Dodgers' River Ryan Receives Praise From Opponent Following Shutdown Start

River Ryan continues to accept any challenge thrown his way. He rises to the occasion and delivers with confidence. An infielder-turned-pitch two years ago, Ryan has officially entered starting rotation talks after two masterful starts for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 14

Dodgers to promote top pitching prospect following All-Star break

The Dodgers are planning to promote right-handed pitching prospect River Ryan to the majors following the All Star break, according to The Athletic’s Fabian

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / July 13

Dodgers Might Have Identified Their Next Starting Pitching Option

With one of his best starts in Triple-A behind him, River Ryan appears to be the next man up for the decimated Los Angeles Dodgers starting rotation. Ryan pitched a season-high five innings in an 11-3 loss to El Paso on Wednesday.