Star News Reporter Ahn Ho-geun | 2023.12.28 06:24
Ryu Hyun-jin appears in the MLB free agent market. /AFPBBNews=News1LA What will be the next destination of Ryu Hyun-jin (36), who played for the Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays? No, will it be possible to stay in the Major League (MLB)? The news about Ryu Hyun-jin’s contract is delayed. Two large surgeries, many ages. This is clearly one of the obstacles preventing MLB teams from aggressively pursuing Ryu Hyun-jin.
However, there will still be many people who will nod their heads to the question, ‘Can Ryu Hyun-jin make it in the big leagues?’ So why is there no news about Ryu Hyun-jin’s contract?
Ryu Hyun-jin, who played a tremendous role on the domestic stage with 98 wins, 52 losses, 1,238 strikeouts, and an earned run average (ERA) of 2.80 in 190 games over 7 seasons without a single major injury, showed that he can work well on the American stage as well.
The problem was injuries. Ryu Hyun-jin, who was fully rehabilitated and ranked first in MLB ERA, could have outgrown the 4-year, $80 million (KRW 103.6 billion) free agent contract he signed with Toronto if he hadn’t has been injured.
The worries became reality. In Toronto, he was once again hampered by injuries. He had elbow surgery and has not been able to pitch 100 innings over the last two years.
Hyunjin Ryu. /Photo=Toronto Screch y Coed official SNS Of course, it seems that there are still no major problems with his skills. Although not as good as in his prime, he returned this August and recorded 3 wins, 3 losses, and a 3.46 ERA in 11 games. While his lack of velocity was disappointing, he showed remarkable adaptability to the league by developing new weapons such as a very low velocity curve. Crisis management capabilities were still unfulfilled. After the season, I became a free agent again. Ryu Hyun-jin, who returned to Korea, responded positively to reporters about his return to the KBO League. However, the time was not specified. We were able to confirm his exact intentions through his agent, Scott Boras. Boras said, “Ryu Hyun-jin will be playing in MLB next year, not in Korea.”
It is impossible to say for sure the possibility that Ryu Hyun-jin will return to Korea. However, it is clear that staying in the US is a priority if interests align with the big league club that wants him.
Even locally, Ryu Hyun-jin is still classified as a ‘serviceable veteran pitcher’. Jim Bowden, former MLB general manager and columnist, said through The Athletic, an American sports media outlet, on the 29th of last month, “Ryu Hyun-jin will receive a total of about $8 million (KRW 10.3 billion) with one – one year contract including incentives.” City Royals were mentioned as a possible destination.
The biggest problem for Kansas City, which had a winning percentage of 56 wins and 106 losses this season and was only in the .300 range, was the mound, especially the starters. Among the three starters who pitched more than 100 innings, none had 10 wins, and the lowest ERA was Zack Greinke’s 5.06. Bowden said, “Kansas City needs a proven starting outfield that can play consistently and be competitive.”
Bowden said of Ryu Hyun-jin, “Hyun-jin Ryu, who returned from surgery, recorded a 3.46 ERA in 11 appearances and gave up 3 or fewer earned runs in 9 starts,” and added, “He also pitched 5 innings in. 6 starts and 6 innings.” “I even threw it away,” he said.
Hyunjin Ryu. / Photo=Toronto Blue Jays Even after the official SNS, many possibilities were raised through local US media, including contract renewals with the Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, and Toronto. The reason was very similar to Bowden’s story. In a team with a weak starting lineup, Ryu Hyun-jin will be able to play his role as the 3rd and 4th starter. The relatively low price can be an advantage. Also on this day, in an article titled ’24 predictions for Mets 2024′, North Jersey’s first item was “Yes, they will sign a veteran starting pitcher” and “There is a crisis of having to sign a contract with a starting pitcher. other than Otani or Yamamoto.” “Under the circumstances, the Mets signed Ryu Hyun-jin to a two-year contract to fill out the rotation.”
Ryu Hyun-jin is expected to fill the Mets’ missing starting staff. First, we looked at Ryu Hyun-jin’s unification with enough weight to convey this prediction. American sports media The Athletic media and New York area SportsNet New York had previously expressed similar views.
However, why do we rarely hear news about Ryu Hyun-jin’s contract? In short, it’s a matter of timing.
In Stove League, it is common for big players to find positions first, and then other players in related positions find new teams one by one. Everyone wants a big player, but if that doesn’t work out, they consider the next best option.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto (25), who was evaluated as the biggest free agent, signed a 12-year contract with the Dodgers worth $325 million (421 billion won) on the 22nd.
Blake Snell, a free agent pitcher who has yet to find a team. /AFPBBNews=News 1 It can be seen that the recruitment campaign for other starting pitchers besides Yamamoto has begun in earnest. Blake Snell (31), Marcus Stroman (32), Clayton Kershaw, and James Paxton (35) remain in the market. These are players who are evaluated higher in the market than Ryu Hyun-jin. Ryu Hyun-jin has no choice but to take his time and wait.
Hanwha, who is looking at him, is equally concerned. In the free agent market, infield resources outside of Ahn Chi-hong were brought in for a total of 7.2 billion won for 4 + 2 years, and Jang Min-jae was also retained for a total of 800 million won for 2 + 1 years. They added strength to the outfield by recruiting veteran Kim Kang-min through the second draft, renewed contracts with two foreign pitchers, and signed a new contract with foreign hitter Jonathan Peraza.
On the 21st, general manager Son Hyuk, who was also recruiting Jang Min-jae, said in a phone call with Star News, “Now we’re going to take a step back and look at it,” but added, “Still , we have to wait a little longer to see what Ryu Hyun-jin’s future will be like.”
Hanwha is in constant contact with Ryu Hyun-jin, but there’s nothing they can do about it right now. It is true that Ryu Hyun-jin dreams of finishing well in Hanwha, but right now, as a player, he has a desire for a bigger league and it is not a situation where he can satisfy him in terms of salary.
Each person may be hoping for a different ending, but what is clear is that Ryu Hyun-jin and Hanwha will have to remain silent for this period, which may be longer, at the end of the year and the beginning’ the year.
Ryu Hyun-jin is interviewed by domestic reporters after returning to Korea.
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