Prospect from Tarik Skubal deal making organizational debut after injury
Tigers minor leaguer River Ryan, acquired in the Tarik Skubal deal, is pitching in his first game tonight as a member of the Tigers organization.
Detroit Tigers prospect River Ryan has made his organizational debut after being activated from the injured list. Ryan, 28, will start for Triple-A Toledo against the Iowa Cubs in Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, September 8. He was one of three prospects acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Tarik Skubal trade, alongside outfielder Zyhir Hope and right-handed pitcher Brady Smith.
Ryan, considered the No. 4 prospect in the Tigers organization, previously played as an infielder for the San Diego Padres but has transitioned to starting pitcher. Drafted by the Padres in 2021, Ryan has demonstrated significant pitching potential, appearing in eight games for Triple-A Oklahoma City in 2024 with a 4.46 ERA over 36⅓ innings.
While the Tigers' playoff chances have dwindled below 1%, Ryan may still see action before the close of the regular season, though there is no official timeline for his promotion.
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