Dodgers' Ryan Out for Season with UCL Strain

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie pitcher River Ryan will miss the rest of the 2024 season due to a right elbow injury, potentially requiring Tommy John surgery. Ryan, who had a 1.33 ERA and 18 strikeouts in 20 1/3 innings over four starts, felt forearm tightness during his outing against the Pittsburgh Pirates and was removed after showing discomfort. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed the severity of the UCL strain following an MRI, and the team is awaiting additional scans to determine the next steps. Ryan’s injury compounds the Dodgers' ongoing pitching woes, with numerous pitchers, including Dustin May and Tony Gonsolin, already on the injured list this season. The Dodgers will need to rely on their depth to fill the void left by Ryan’s absence.