Ryu Hyun-jin (36, Toronto Blue Jays), who is aiming to return in the second half, was moved to the injured list on the 60th. This is to use one spot on the roster.
Toronto announced on the 6th (hereinafter Korean time) that it had moved Hyun-jin Ryu to the 60-day injured list. As a result, Ryu Hyun-jin will not be listed on the 26-man roster for the next 60 days.
This is a natural action. This is because Ryu Hyun-jin is aiming to return in the second half. Toronto could use one more spot on their roster in the meantime. 스포츠토토
Ryu Hyun-jin underwent his second elbow ligament joint surgery (Tommy John surgery) in June of last year. After that, Ryu Hyun-jin entered a long rehabilitation.
The pitcher’s recovery period after Tommy John surgery is as short as 12 months and as long as 18 months. Ryu Hyun-jin is aiming for a comeback after 13 months.
The contract period between Toronto and Ryu Hyun-jin is until this season. In other words, Ryu Hyun-jin gets the qualification as a free agent (FA) player again after this season.
For Ryu Hyun-jin to survive in the major leagues after this season, it depends on how he shows in the second half after returning from injury.