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Dodgers Option River Ryan and Kyle Hurt to Triple-A Ahead of Opening Day

The team cites workload buildup for the Tommy John returnees to preserve innings for later in the season.

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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
Dodgers pitchers River Ryan and Kyle Hurt
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Overview

  • Los Angeles sent both right-handers to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday as it finalized the roster before Thursday’s opener, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto set to start.
  • Manager Dave Roberts said the plan is to build a foundation for each pitcher’s return, including back-to-back outings and controlled multi-inning work.
  • River Ryan impressed in Cactus League play with a 1.86 ERA and 12 strikeouts over 9 2/3 innings and enters 2026 as the club’s top pitching prospect per MLB Pipeline.
  • Kyle Hurt shifted into a multi-inning relief role this spring, posting a 3.68 ERA after missing 2025 with elbow surgery, and remains a near-term depth option.
  • The decisions clarify early pitching roles, with Roki Sasaki confirmed to open the season in the rotation and Edgardo Henriquez positioned to claim a bullpen spot, while both Ryan and Hurt are expected to contribute later in 2026.