Overview
- The Tigers recalled River Ryan from Triple-A Toledo and he tossed three scoreless innings in his Detroit debut on Monday, allowing two hits, one walk and recording three strikeouts.
- Detroit backed Ryan with early offense and three home runs, including a three-run shot from Ben Malgeri, turning the game into a 9-2 win over the Washington Nationals.
- Ryan’s workload was limited to 43 pitches as the club carefully managed his return after Tommy John surgery and hamstring setbacks earlier in 2026.
- Manager A.J. Hinch and the staff used the game as a low-risk evaluation opportunity for prospects while the Tigers finish a season already out of playoff contention.
- The outing follows Ryan’s August trade from the Dodgers in the package for Tarik Skubal and arrives on the same day the team announced Comerica Park will be renamed Fifth Third Park beginning in 2027.