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Dodgers' Rookie Pitcher River Ryan Out for Season Due to Elbow Injury

River Ryan's injury adds to the Dodgers' mounting list of sidelined pitchers, posing challenges for the team's rotation.

  • River Ryan exited Saturday's game with right forearm tightness, later confirmed to be a significant elbow injury.
  • The Dodgers have placed 11 pitchers on the injured list this season, highlighting a broader trend of pitching injuries in MLB.
  • Manager Dave Roberts mentioned that Tommy John surgery is a possibility for Ryan, pending further scans.
  • Ryan had an impressive start to his MLB career with a 1.33 ERA over four starts before the injury.
  • The Dodgers will rely on their depth to fill the void left by Ryan, with Walker Buehler expected to return soon.
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