7:40PM : Roberts updated reporters (including ) with the news that Ryan has a UCL strain. It is still too early to tell if the injury can be treated without surgery, or if Ryan will ultimately need a Tommy John or brace procedure. 1:38PM : Dodgers starter is done for the season after suffering an elbow injury in his last outing (per ). Manager Dave Roberts says the team is still figuring out the proper diagnosis and the next steps for the 25-year-old hurler, but he will not be able to return to the mound in 2024 (per ). Even if Ryan is able to avoid a worst-case scenario of a major surgery, he simply wont have time to rest, rehab, and return before the end of the year. The Dodgers have placed Ryan on the 15-day injured list, and recalled ahead of todays series finale against the Pirates. Ryan is widely considered one of the top pitching prospects in the Dodgers organization if not one of the top pitching prospects in baseball. Although a shoulder injury held him back at the beginning of the year, he has looked phenomenal since his return. The righty posted a 2.66 ERA over six starts at Triple-A and a 1.33 ERA acro s his first four starts in the majors. His four-seam fastball sits just above 96 mph, and his slider Chris Carpenter Jersey and curveball both look like they could be dominant secondary offerings. Ryans underlying numbers arent quite as impre sive as his ERA, but his 4.50 SIERA and 3.97 xERA are still solid for a young pitcher who was thrust into a big league role sooner than expected. Indeed, Ryan made his big league debut after the All-Star break because the Dodgers were desperate for pitching. Today, he has become another one of the teams many injured starters. The situation is a little better now that and are healthy and has entered the equation, but Ryan now joins such teammates as , , and on the injured list. It is only a matter of time before Ryan is transferred to the 60-day IL, likely when one of or is ready to be reinstated. President of baseball operations Andrew Friedman told reporters (including ) that Muncy and Edman could get back on the field during the teams next homestand, which begins with a series against the Mariners on August 19. Knack, 27, has made nine appearances (eight starts) for the Dodgers this year, pitching to a 3.07 ERA and 4.00 SIERA. He has a 3.97 ERA in 59 innings at Triple-A. While he is primarily a starting pitcher, he will join L.A. as additional bullpen depth, likely just until Buehler makes his expected return on Wednesday. Jake Walsh Jersey