The Los Angeles Dodgers have arguably the strongest starting rotation heading into the 2026 season. But one of the rotation’s biggest issues last season was injuries.

Tyler Glasnow, Blake Snell and Roki Sasaki all spent multiple months of the regular season on the injured list. Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani did not make his pitching debut with the Dodgers until June 16 as he recovered from left shoulder surgery he underwent in November 2024.

Fortunately for Los Angeles, their starting rotation is deep. And the Dodgers will be getting back two young starting pitchers that could make a big impact in the rotation when the superstars are inevitably out with injuries in 2026.

Starting pitchers River Ryan and Gavin Stone missed all of the 2025 season with injuries. Ryan underwent Tommy John surgery in August 2024, then Stone underwent shoulder surgery in October 2024.

Now, both pitchers are back with the Dodgers at spring training this offseason and are looking to return to the mound in 2026.

Ryan and Stone Made Insane Physical Transformations While Rehabbing in 2025

While Ryan and Stone were rehabbing their injuries in 2025, the pair made major physical transformations to their bodies in the process.

Ryan showed up to spring training 30 pounds stronger than he was in his rookie season in 2024.

Meanwhile, Stone added about 15 pounds to his frame during his rehab process.

Stone faced hitters in a live batting practice session during spring training on Saturday. He only pitched one inning but struck out the reigning National League Most Valuable Player, Ohtani.

“Those guys,” Gomes said, per the New York Post , “look great.”

In addition to Stone and Ryan, the Dodgers are expecting another strong season from Emmett Sheehan in 2026. All three of these young pitchers will be solid replacements for the rotation when the other starters are unable to pitch.

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