Why Dodgers Sent Two Spring Standouts to Minors to Begin Season

Why Dodgers sent two spring standouts to minors to begin season

Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers River Ryan and Kyle Hurt were two of the team's biggest standouts this spring. However, both were optioned to the minor leagues Wednesday as two of the final, and most difficult, roster cuts before Opening Day.

Spring Notes: Roster clarity as Espinal & Roki make team with River & Hurt cut, leaving essentially 1-3 spots left - Dodgers Digest

(Via @Dodgers) There are technically 14 cuts left to go until the roster gets down to 26, but after

Dodgers Roster: Kyle Hurt Optioned To Minor Leagues

The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned Kyle Hurt to Triple-A Oklahoma City as they continue to set their roster for the start of the 2026 regular season. Hurt has had a solid spring as he converts to a full-time reliever. The right-hander began his career as a starting pitcher, but has mostly been used out of the bullpen in his limited MLB experience. Hurt has pitched 7.1 innings in Cactus League play while striking out 12 hitters and walking just two…