Dodgers' rookie RHP River Ryan to have Tommy John

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A day after announcing that rookie right-hander River Ryan will miss the rest of the season with an elbow injury, the Los Angeles Dodgers said Tuesday that he will require Tommy John surgery.

The injury occurred during Rivers' fourth career major league start Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 25-year-old underwent an MRI on Sunday morning.

The former two-way player was acquired in a trade from the San Diego Padres in March 2022.

Ryan was 1-0 for Los Angeles this season with a 1.33 ERA and went 4\u2154 scoreless innings before departing Saturday's game. He had a 2.22 ERA in eight minor league starts over three levels in 2024, while the Dodgers limited his…