grapplegraphics.com The value of free agent Ryu Hyun-jin, 36, is still being recognized in the major leagues. This time, he has been linked to the Milwaukee Brewers, who finished first in the National League Central this season.
Reviewing the Brew, an American media outlet that specializes in covering the Milwaukee Brewers, brought up Ryu’s name while analyzing the positions that Milwaukee needs to strengthen on July 27 (KST).
First, the publication believes that Milwaukee needs to add starting pitching, first base, and third base this offseason. 토스카지노“Brandon Woodruff’s shoulder surgery puts him out for the 2024 season, but the upside is that it’s a quick turnaround and the Brewers can start planning to fill out the rotation,” the publication said. Woodruff is Milwaukee’s ace. But after complaining of shoulder soreness in the lead-up to the wild-card game, he ended up on the operating table. Woodruff is 5-1 with a 2.28 ERA this season after missing a number of games with shoulder soreness.
The outlet continued, “Milwaukee general manager Matt Arnold had publicly expressed a desire to add depth to the pitching staff during the offseason before Woodruff’s injury. At this point, only Corbin Burns, Adrian Houser, and Freddy Peralta are guaranteed to be healthy for the Brewers.”
This season, Burns is 10-8 with a 3.39 ERA, Hauser is 8-5 with a 4.12 ERA, and Peralta is 12-10 with a 3.86 ERA. The outlet went on to say that the other two spots in the starting rotation are up in the air, and they mentioned Ryu.
“There are no guarantees that Wade Miley (one-year option for 2024), Colin Lea, and Julio Teheran (all free agents) will remain in Milwaukee. If they are no longer in Milwaukee, the Brewers will need to bring in pitchers to fill the void.”
“Milwaukee has plenty of prospects in the minors, including Carlos Rodriguez and Robert Gasser, who are capable of winning a starting job. But they shouldn’t be the only ones heading into the 2024 season.” Michael Lorenzen, Frankie Montas, James Paxton, and Hyun-Jin Ryu are potential free agent options for the Brewers to consider.”
Ryu has been consistently mentioned in the U.S. media. Earlier, another American outlet, Just Baseball, brought up Ryu’s name in its offseason outlook for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Pittsburgh, like Milwaukee, is a member of the National League Central division. This season, they finished fourth in the division. The outlet listed Ryu alongside Jordan Montgomery (Texas Rangers), Frankie Montas, and Luis Severino (New York Yankees) as free agents who could anchor Pittsburgh’s starting rotation next season.
U.S. outlet Rum Bunter also recently ranked Ryu as one of the top five free agent starters Pittsburgh could sign. “It’s unlikely he’ll be the ace he was in his prime,” said Rum Bunter, “but he’s still a solid pitcher capable of posting a 3.80 ERA.” The Los Angeles Angels have been linked to Ryu in recent days, and he’s also been mentioned as an option to stay with the Toronto Blue Jays. Toronto general manager Ross Atkins himself left the door open, saying, “Most of our pitchers will be back, except for Ryu, and he could be an option for us.”
The reason why Ryu’s name has been consistently mentioned in the United States is because of his value. As a veteran with a wealth of experience, Ryu is virtually untested. Furthermore, Ryu has started 11 games this season, going 3-3 with a 3.46 ERA in 52 innings pitched. It’s hard to believe that he underwent Tommy John surgery last year to repair his elbow ligament, but he’s a pitcher who can be acquired for a fraction of the cost with a relatively short contract. Where will Ryu end up?