Hyun Jin Ryu
SP FA
Thu 4/18/19 6:25 PM

Ryu (groin) will start Saturday at the Brewers, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ryu, who has been on the shelf since April 9 with a groin injury, has been cleared to rejoin the rotation after completing a 40-pitch side session with no issues Monday. His return will push Julio Urias to the bullpen, while it will also allow the Dodgers to afford the rest of their rotation an extra day of rest. Prior to landing on the shelf, Ryu compiled a 3.07 ERA, 0.89 WHIp and 14:1 K:BB in 14.1 innings (three starts).

Hyun Jin Ryu
SP FA
Thu 4/18/19 3:44 PM

Though Ryu (groin) appears ready to return from the 10-day injured list, he's uncertain to enter the rotation during the Dodgers' four-game series with the Brewers that begins Thursday. The Dodgers currently list Julio Urias, Ross Stripling, Clayton Kershaw and Kenta Maeda as their probable starters for the series.
EDGE Analysis
After Ryu completed a 40-pitch side session Monday without incident, manager Dave Roberts declared the lefty ready to return from the IL and said he would replace Julio Urias as the team's fifth starter once formally activated. Urias has already been confirmed to make one final start Thursday before he heads to the bullpen, and it's not a given that the Dodgers will push back any of their other rotation members over the weekend to facilitate the addition of Ryu. Since Stripling, Kershaw and Maeda are all coming off strong outings, Roberts may be motivated to keep all three on their normal schedules. If that's the case, Ryu would likely be available only as a reliever if he's activated this weekend before he presumably rejoins the rotation during the three-game series with the Cubs that begins April 23. Expect the Dodgers to provide more clarity about their rotation plans following Thursday's contest.

Hyun Jin Ryu
SP FA
Tue 4/16/19 7:39 PM

Ryu (groin) is ready to rejoin the starting rotation and could pitch during this weekend's four-game series at Milwaukee, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ryu completed a 40-pitch bullpen session Monday and won't require any minor-league rehab appearances as he is apparently good to go. Julio Urias was confirmed to start Thursday's series opener before being moved to the bullpen, according to Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times, so Ryu could slot in for any of the remaining three games.

Hyun Jin Ryu
SP FA
Sun 4/14/19 3:59 PM

Manager Dave Roberts said Ryu (groin) would throw an "aggressive" bullpen session Monday consisting of about 40 pitches, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ryu didn't experience any renewed discomfort with his strained left groin after he resumed throwing off flat ground a few days ago, so he'll take the next step forward in his recovery by getting on the mound. Given that he's only been sidelined since April 8 with the injury, it's possible that he won't need a rehab assignment before returning from the 10-day injured list if his bullpen session goes well. Whenever he gets activated, Ryu will likely bump Julio Urias out of the rotation.

Hyun Jin Ryu
SP FA
Wed 4/10/19 7:00 PM

Ryu (groin) threw from flat ground Wednesday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's encouraging to see Ryu throwing already, as he landed on the IL earlier in the week with a groin injury. The southpaw is expected to throw from flat ground again later in the week before potentially progressing to a bullpen session from there.

Hyun Jin Ryu
SP FA
Tue 4/9/19 5:59 PM

Ryu (groin) is feeling better Tuesday and will throw a bullpen soon, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Regardless of how he feels or how the bullpen session goes, Ryu will miss at least his next start, as he was placed on the injured list earlier in the day Tuesday. His return timeline should become clearer following the bullpen session.

Hyun Jin Ryu
SP FA
Tue 4/9/19 4:16 PM

Ryu (groin) was placed on the injured list as expected Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
The move was expected after Ryu strained his groin Monday against the Cardinals. Reliever J.T. Chargois was called up to take his place on the roster, though it remains unclear who will take his place in the rotation.

Hyun Jin Ryu
SP FA
Mon 4/8/19 10:58 PM

Manager Dave Roberts stated that Ryu will require a trip to the injured list after straining his groin during Monday's start against the Cardinals, Pedro Moura of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Dodgers are unsure as to how long Ryu will remain on the injured list, but he certainly won't be making his next scheduled start. With Rich Hill (knee) and Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) already on the 10-day IL, Roberts will likely need to bring up a pitcher from the minors to make a spot start, especially considering there aren't any upcoming off days.

Hyun Jin Ryu
SP FA
Mon 4/8/19 9:30 PM

Ryu's early exit from Monday's game against the Cardinals was due to a strained left groin muscle, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ryu was pulled from Monday's game in the second inning with what turned out to be a strain to same groin that forced him out of action for three months after he tore it last season. It remains to be seen if he requires a trip to the injured list, but it could be in the cards for the left-hander.

Hyun Jin Ryu
SP FA
Mon 4/8/19 9:17 PM

Ryu has been diagnosed with a left groin strain, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ryu exited Monday's start in the second inning after suffering the injury, and there's definitely some cause for concern here, as he tore the same groin last season, per Castillo. If Ryu is forced to miss extended time, it's possible Julio Urias remains in the starting rotation even after Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) returns from the injured list.