Ryan Donley brings veteran lefty size and late-inning flexibility to Oakland’s bullpen
In the 2026 season, Ryan Donley has been a workhorse relief arm for Oakland, making 23 appearances and handling key bullpen moments, including a save against Michigan and a win over Milwaukee. At 6-foot-4 and 241 pounds, the left-hander offers a physically imposing look and a power arm profile, but his value is more about matchup utility and experience than pure dominance. The tradeoff: he has also had some rough outings, so he looks best as a situational bullpen piece rather than a lockdown closer.
