"Ryan has impressed in Spring Training, but was fighting an uphill battle to make the Dodgers Opening Day rotation. That group includes Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow, Shohei Ohtani, Roki Sasaki, and Emmet Sheehan, while Justin Wrobleski should serve as the sixth starter when needed."
"Ryan spent last year recovering from Tommy John surgery, but entered camp without any restrictions. Still, the Dodgers were trying to determine his workload for the season and likely opted to save some of his innings by limiting him early."
"Fitzgerald was claimed off waivers in January, but was outrighted to Triple-A. He was still invited to Spring Training after clearing waivers, and he has seen plenty of playing time. Fitzgerald made his MLB debut with the Twins last year, appearing in 24 games and hitting .196/.302/.457 with four home runs and nine RBI."
The Dodgers reduced their roster from 40 to continue trimming toward the 26-player Opening Day limit, with 14 more cuts needed by March 26. Currently carrying 21 pitchers and 19 position players, they need to reach 13 of each position. River Ryan, a 27-year-old recovering from Tommy John surgery, was optioned despite impressive Spring Training performance, as the established rotation includes Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow, Shohei Ohtani, Roki Sasaki, Emmet Sheehan, and Justin Wrobleski. Ryan Fitzgerald, a 31-year-old utility player claimed off waivers in January, was reassigned after appearing in 24 MLB games with the Twins. Kyle Hurt was also optioned to Triple-A after strong Cactus League performance.
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