Scouting Report: Riley Thompson
Chicago Cubs | SP
Overall
Summary
River Ryan, a 27-year-old right-handed pitcher in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization, is scheduled to return to game action on Friday, May 17, 2026, for Triple-A Oklahoma City after missing more than a month with a hamstring injury. Ryan had an impressive spring training performance (1.86 ERA, 12 strikeouts in 9.2 innings) following his recovery from Tommy John surgery in 2025. He was sent to Triple-A to start the season and suffered a hamstring injury after just two starts (5.14 ERA, 7 innings, 10 strikeouts). The Dodgers are managing his workload carefully as he progresses toward a potential return to MLB. In 2024, Ryan demonstrated significant MLB potential with a 1.33 ERA over 20.1 innings with 18 strikeouts in four starts.
Strengths
- Impressive spring training performance with 1.86 ERA and 12 strikeouts in 9.2 innings
- Strong MLB track record in 2024 with 1.33 ERA and 18 strikeouts over 20.1 innings
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