Ryu Hyun-jin (36, Toronto Blue Jays), who underwent elbow ligament joint surgery (Tommy John surgery) last year, is progressing smoothly. If this is the case, it is expected that it will be able to return as originally expected.
On the 16th (Korean time), Toronto general manager Ross Atkins reported the rehabilitation situation of Ryu Hyun-jin in an interview with local media such as ‘Sports Net’.
According to this스포츠토토, Ryu Hyun-jin is currently undergoing rehabilitation with his teammate Chad Green at the Toronto Club’s training facility, Player Development Complex (PDC) in Dunedin, Florida, USA. Green also underwent Tommy John surgery last year.
Ryu Hyun-jin is currently digesting pitching in the bullpen. After that, he will go through stages such as live pitching and rehab pitching.
Atkins general manager said, “Both Hyun-jin Ryu and Green will be facing hitters next month and will be able to put them into practice.”
Ryu Hyun-jin, who underwent surgery in June of last year, aims to return in the second half of his career. He is expected to be able to return as expected if he faces hitters starting in June.
Prior to the 2020 season, Ryu Hyun-jin, who signed a four-year, $80 million free agent contract with Toronto, is the final year of his contract this season. He pitched in 49 games for Toronto over the past three seasons, going 21-12 with a 4.07 ERA.