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Dodgers Sign Right-Hander Ryder Ryan to Minor-League Deal, Reuniting Him With Brother River

The 30-year-old reliever joins as depth on a minor-league contract behind a pitching staff viewed as one of MLB’s deepest.

Overview

  • The agreement, first reported by The Athletic, pays Ryan $800,000 if he reaches the major-league roster.
  • Ryder Ryan has 21 2/3 MLB innings across 2023–24 with Seattle and Pittsburgh, posting a 5.40 ERA in 16 appearances.
  • He spent 2025 at Triple A Indianapolis with a 4.73 ERA over 72 1/3 innings, leaning heavily on an 85 mph slider.
  • Coverage indicates he could open at Triple A Oklahoma City, with the possibility of sharing a staff with his younger brother, River.
  • Team president Andrew Friedman recently lauded the Dodgers’ rotation depth, signaling limited near-term openings for bullpen roles.