Hyun-Jin Ryu Injury: Updates on Dodgers Pitcher's Elbow and Return

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu has been on the shelf since mid-July with elbow discomfort, and his status for the remainder of 2016 is unclear.

Continue for updates.

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Latest on Ryu's Timeline for Return 

Wednesday, Aug. 24

Ryu is still attempting to play again this season, confirmed Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, per Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times, adding he'll start a throwing program soon. 

Roberts told reporters on Aug. 18 Ryu hadn't picked up a baseball since his elbow pain returned in mid-July, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register, adding the team did not expect Ryu to return this season.

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Ryu Expected to Be Out Indefinitely 

Tuesday, July 19

Jon Heyman of Today's Knuckleball reported "Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman acknowledged an exam took place, saying there were 'no notable changes' from past MRIs and that rest is the prescribed course of action for now."

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Injury Woes Beginning to Define Ryu's Career

Ryu, 29, has started just one game since 2014. He missed all of 2015 with shoulder issues that eventually required surgery on his left labrum, and he missed the first three months of the 2016 season with more shoulder woes. He made his only start of the year on July 7, pitching 4.2 innings and giving up six runs on eight hits and two walks.

It's been a disappointing two years for Ryu, who flashed a lot of potential with the Dodgers in his first two seasons. He is 28-16 with a 3.28 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP in his career. 

It's another blow for a Dodgers rotation that has been beset by multiple injuries this season. Superstar Clayton Kershaw and starter Alex Wood are on the disabled list.

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