River Ryan Debut with Tigers | Detroit Tigers News

After trading star pitcher Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers, the Detroit Tigers are banking on young talent like River Ryan to fill the void — and Ryan’s long-awaited Triple-A debut with the Toledo Mud Hens this Tuesday could be a turning point. Originally drafted by the Padres and later with the Dodgers, Ryan battled injuries including Tommy John surgery and a hamstring issue that sidelined him before the trade. Still, he’s ranked among baseball’s top 100 prospects and showed promise in his brief MLB stint last year. Now, with the Tigers out of playoff contention, Ryan’s emergence is critica...