Tigers' River Ryan nearing major-league return from injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 9:20 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
River Ryan, one of the prospects acquired by the Detroit Tigers in the Tarik Skubal trade, is progressing towards a potential return before September. Recovering from a hamstring strain, Ryan has demonstrated impressive velocity, throwing fastballs in the upper 90s during bullpen sessions. This development comes at a crucial time for the Tigers, who currently hold the final Wild Card position amid a congested playoff race. Although no official announcement has been made regarding Ryan's promotion to the major leagues, his health could significantly impact Detroit's pitching staff options in the final stretch of the season.
- •River Ryan recovering from a hamstring strain.
- •Ryan throwing upper-90s fastballs in bullpens.
- •Tigers hold final Wild Card spot in playoff race.
- •Ryan's potential debut could happen in late August.
- •His health impacts key pitching decisions for Detroit.
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