Ryu Hyun-jin’s Return from Injury Raises Speculation on Contract
In his comeback after undergoing Tommy John surgery, Ryu Hyun-jin of the Toronto Blue Jays has been performing consistently well. Speculation about the size of his contract for the upcoming free agency has been rife, with some predicting that a multi-year deal may be difficult to secure. According to Bleacher Report, if Ryu continues to only pitch for five innings per game, he may not be considered as valuable as a fifth starter, making a multi-year contract unlikely.
Since his return to the mound after 13 months of rehabilitation, Ryu has posted impressive numbers, including 3 wins, 2 losses, and a 2.65 ERA in seven games. Despite his average fastball speed placing him in the bottom 2% of the league, Ryu excels in hard hit rate and exit velocity, which has captured the attention of MLB scouts.
Pundits in the United States believe that Ryu may receive a lucrative contract in the upcoming Stove League if he continues his current performance. MLB.com predicts that he has the potential to secure a multi-year deal with favorable financial terms.
Despite concerns about Ryu’s ability to return to form after his second Tommy John surgery and his age of 36, he has proven critics wrong. Bleacher Report admits that there were doubts about Ryu’s performance after a slump in 2021, but his outstanding comeback has surprised many.
However, there is room for improvement for Ryu. His innings count has been relatively low, with only five innings pitched in six of the seven games since his return. To secure a more lucrative contract and higher position, Ryu will need to increase his innings. If he can pitch more than six innings in upcoming games against strong teams such as Texas, Boston, Tampa Bay, and the New York Yankees, he will undoubtedly attract more attention.
Despite this room for improvement, media outlets predict that Ryu could still sign a significant one-year contract worth $12 million, including a bonus for the number of starts or even a second option year.
Source: Money Today
Star News Reporter Yang Jeong-woong | 2023.09.10 18:04
Hyunjin Ryu. /AFPBBNews=1st class Hyunjin News. /AFPBBNews=News 1 Ryu Hyun-jin (36, Toronto Blue Jays) continues to play steadily after returning from injury. While predictions were made about his contract size before free agency, there were also predictions that a multi-year contract would be difficult. American media outlet Bleacher Report predicted on the 10th (Korea time), “If Ryu Hyun-jin continues to pitch only 5 innings for the rest of the season, he will not be evaluated as worth more than a 5th starter. It is also a multi-year deal is unlikely to be guaranteed.”
Ryu Hyun-jin, who underwent Tommy John surgery (elbow ligament fusion surgery) last June, returned to the big league mound after 13 months of rehabilitation, starting with a game against the Baltimore Orioles on the 2nd of r last month. Ryu Hyun-jin, who appeared in 7 games after his return, posted a successful comeback with 3 wins, 2 losses, and a 2.65 ERA.
Even if you look at the details, it shows good results. Ryu Hyun-jin’s average fastball speed this year is 88.4 miles (about 142.3 km), which is in the bottom 2% of the league. However, he holds top-tier records for hard hit rate (exit velocity over 95 miles per hour), barrel strike rate, and exit velocity.
Accordingly, there are predictions in the United States that Ryu Hyun-jin may receive a contract with good terms in the upcoming Stove League. MLB.com, the official website of Major League Baseball, predicted on the 8th, “If Ryu Hyun-jin continues his current performance, he will be able to sign a multi-year contract with good financial terms.”
Hyunjin Ryu. /AFPBBNews=News1 Media said, “Usually, it takes time for pitchers to get back on track after having elbow ligament joint surgery (Tommy John surgery). But not Ryu Hyun-jin.” Due to his second Tommy John operation in 18 years and the fact that he is 36 years old, there were concerns about a return to normal, but these were completely dispelled. Bleacher Report also said, “The general expectation was that Ryu Hyun-jin, who suffered a slump in 2021 (4.37 average ERA), would not be able to come close to the performance between 2018 and 2020, when he reached the final round of the competition. Two-time Cy Young Award,” but added, “After he returns, Ryu Hyun-jin will perform well.” “It shows surprisingly good results,” he said.
However, Ryu Hyun-jin also has points to improve. It is the ability to spend an innings. Ryu Hyun-jin only pitched 5 innings in 6 of the 7 games after he came back (4 innings against Cleveland on August 8). The highest pitch count was 86 pitches against the Chicago Cubs on the 14th of last month, and in his most recent appearance against Oakland on the 7th, he came off the mound after 77 pitches.
Hyunjin Ryu. /AFPBBNews=If you think of him as a starter News 15 or under, throwing just 5 innings is enough. However, if you want to aim for a higher position, if you want to win that much of a contract, it is a rather insufficient figure. The media also claimed, “5 innings has become Ryu Hyun-jin’s stable value,” and added, “If this situation continues for the rest of the season, it’s hard to see Ryu Hyun-jin as more than the Initial 5th.” However, this does not mean that there is no way for Ryu Hyun-jin to increase his value. The media said, “If Ryu Hyun-jin can pitch more than 6 innings in his remaining appearances against Texas, Boston, Tampa Bay, and the New York Yankees, he will attract attention.” If they improve their innings against strong teams in the remaining games, it is possible to remove worries.
The media also predicted a certain amount, saying, “By the end of the season, Ryu Hyun-jin will be able to sign a one-year contract worth $12 million (KRW 16 billion) that includes a bonus for the number of starts or a second option year.”
Hyunjin Ryu. /AFPBBNews=News1
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