Hyun Jin Ryu Fantasy Stats

Korean media reported Monday that free-agent starting pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu signed a contract with his former KBO team, the Hanwha Eagles. The team has not confirmed the deal's finalization. The 36-year-old lefty played with the team from 2006 through 2012, earning Most Valuable Player and Rookie of the Year awards in 2006. His big-league experience with the Dodgers and Blue Jays offered some solid fantasy seasons from 2013 through 2023. However, numerous injuries limited him to just 79 innings pitched over the last two seasons. At this point, Ryu can be crossed off the list of potential late-round fantasy options.

Free-agent left-hander Hyun Jin Ryu is said to be entertaining an offer from his former Korean Baseball Organization team, the Hanwa Eagles. Ryu pitched for the Eagles from 2006 to 2012 and said that he will finish his career with the team. The 36-year-old veteran southpaw returned from Tommy John surgery last August and went 3-3 with a 3.46 ERA (4.91 FIP) and 1.29 WHIP with 14 walks and only 38 strikeouts in 52 innings in 11 starts down the stretch in his fourth year with the Toronto Blue Jays. His velocity was down, which shouldn't come as a huge surprise coming off Tommy John surgery, but at Ryu's age, he's no longer the strikeout artist he once was. Ryu's changeup also was much more hittable. Heading into his age-37 campaign and likely to head back to Korea, he's off the fantasy radar in 2024.

Toronto Blue Jays southpaw Hyun Jin Ryu is ready for his next start, which will come on Wednesday against the Oakland Athletics. The veteran arm has been lights out since making his season debut on August 1, posting a 2.48 ERA and 1.03 WHIP with 23 strikeouts and a 3-1 record across 29 innings of work. Still, Ryu's fantasy value is limited in standard formats with the low strikeout numbers and he can be kept on the waiver wire for most of his starts in shallow leagues. The A's are one of the worst teams in baseball offensively, though, so fantasy owners should start Ryu wherever they can.

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu (knee) completed a successful throwing session on Friday and will start in Sunday's series finale against the Chicago Cubs. Ryu was hit on the knee by a comebacker in Monday's start so there was some concern that he wouldn't be available for his next turn. The 36-year-old lefty has a 4.00 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and 5:2 K/BB ratio over nine innings (two starts) so far this year.

Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Hyun Jin Ryu (knee) is scheduled to make his next start on Sunday against the Chicago Cubs. Ryu won't be forced to skip a start after leaving his last outing early on Monday against the Cleveland Guardians when he was hit on the right knee by a comebacker. Fortunately, X-rays came back negative, and the 36-year-old southpaw is feeling good enough to take his next turn in the starting rotation. Ryu has only made two starts for Toronto this year after making a return from Tommy John surgery. In his two starts, he's allowed four earned runs on nine hits while walking two and striking out five in nine innings. He'll continue to be an option for fantasy managers in deep-mixed leagues the rest of the season, but he has a tricky matchup on Sunday against Chicago.

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu (knee) was forced to leave early during Monday's start after getting drilled by a comebacker in the knee. Luckily, the X-rays came back negative for any structural damage. It sounds like the southpaw is feeling better on Tuesday. That being said, the team is optimistic that Ryu will be able to make his next scheduled start versus the Chicago Cubs. Possibly, the team decides to push Ryu back a day or two, but this injury shouldn't require a trip to the injured list.

Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Hyun Jin Ryu (knee) left his start against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday early with a right knee contusion. Ryu took a comebacker off of his knee during the fourth inning and was replaced following the inning by reliever Jay Jackson. On the play, Ryu was able to run over and cover first to get the final out of the inning following being struck on the knee but he appeared to be in pain after the play. He departed with a final line of four scoreless innings while allowing no hits and one walk and striking out two. Look for the Blue Jays to update his status in the coming days once he undergoes further testing.

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu did not have the best season debut in Tuesday's 13-3 loss to the Orioles. The 36-year-old, who returned from Tommy John surgery, allowed four runs on nine hits (including a home run) and a walk with three strikeouts over five innings pitched, taking the loss. This was certainly not an encouraging start, but Ryu did have a successful rehab assignment and has been a reliable fantasy starter throughout his career. His next start is slated to be a much more favorable matchup at the Guardians. Despite this, fantasy managers may want to sit Ryu until he shows that he can get things on the right track.

Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Hyun Jin Ryu (elbow) will make his 2023 season debut on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles. It makes sense to temper expectations for Ryu, who is returning from Tommy John surgery, but he's still worth snagging off the waiver wire if he's available in your league. The 36-year-old veteran southpaw allowed only for earned runs on 13 hits while walking one and striking out 16 in 18 innings during his four minor-league rehab starts, and he might be facing much of an innings restriction now that he is back in Toronto's starting rotation the rest of the way. However, it would probably be wise to keep him benched for his first start back on Tuesday against the first-place Orioles.

Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Hyun Jin Ryu (elbow) is not likely to be activated from the 60-day injured list to start this upcoming weekend. Toronto manager John Schneider told reporters on Monday that Ryu is probably going to throw a simulated game in place of being activated. That puts the 36-year-old on track to be activated from the IL at some point next week. Ryu has not appeared in an MLB game since June 1, 2022.