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Tigers Prospect River Ryan Excels in MLB Debut
22 Sep
Summary
- River Ryan delivered three shutout innings in his Tigers debut.
- He was acquired in a trade for pitcher Tarik Skubal.
- Ryan is scheduled to start the season finale against the Pirates.
River Ryan, acquired in the Tarik Skubal trade, made his highly anticipated debut for the Detroit Tigers on Monday. The right-handed pitcher delivered an impressive performance, throwing three shutout innings against the Washington Nationals.
Ryan efficiently worked through his outing, throwing 43 pitches and primarily utilizing his four-seam fastball and slider. His arsenal also included a changeup and sinker, generating swings and misses despite facing a lineup with multiple left-handed hitters. He allowed only two weak hits and recorded three strikeouts with a single walk.
This appearance is a significant milestone for the 28-year-old, who missed the entire 2025 season recovering from Tommy John surgery. Ryan had previously made one major league start in 2024 with the Dodgers. He recently completed two rehab starts in Triple-A Toledo after a hamstring strain, and manager AJ Hinch confirmed Ryan is slated to start the season finale against the Pirates.
