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.