This former Los Angeles Dodgers prospect and pitcher took a subtle shot at his former team.

The pitcher Detroit landed in the Tarik Skubal trade noticed something different about the Tigers. #Tigers

As part of their blockbuster trade involving ace pitcher Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Detroit Tigers received a trio of prospects in return, including right-handed arm River Ryan.Ryan made his Tigers debut on Monday in a 9-2 win over the Washington Nationals at Comerica Park, throwing three shutout innings and striking out […] The post Tigers’ Tarik Skubal Trade Acquisition Sends Clear Message With First Impression appeared first on HEAVY.

River Ryan delivered three scoreless innings with three strikeouts in his Detroit Tigers debut.

New Detroit Tigers starter River Ryan pitched in MLB for the first time in over two years on Monday, Sept. 21, throwing three scoreless innings.

As an iconic stadium era nears its end, 28-year-old River Ryan delivered a scoreless gem, fueling a home run barrage that signals a dominant new youth movement.

River Ryan was outstanding in his Detroit debut and the Tigers hit three home runs to rout the Washington Nationals 9-2 on Monday night, one day after being eliminated from the American League playoff race. Ryan is expected to start again in the season finale Sunday — the day after Justin Verlander is scheduled to make his final major league start.

Detroit Tigers score: Right-hander River Ryan made his first Tigers appearance and three of his teammates homered in Monday's beating of the Nationals.

Along with right-hander River Ryan, infielder Jace Jung has been called up for the final week of the Detroit Tigers' 2026 season.