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Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu has no time for Father Time, even as he nears his 40th birthday. Major League Baseball fans last saw Ryu, then with the Toronto Blue Jays, on a big-league mound in September 2023.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / March 25

Happy Birthday Hyun Jin Ryu

Hyun Jin Ryu turns 38 today. The Blue Jays signed Ryu to a four-year, $80 million contract in December 2019. Ryu’s signing suggested the Jays would try to compete for a playoff spot.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / January 15

Alek Manoah’s potential August return could help the Blue Jays like Ryu’s return in 2023

It’s been over two years since Alek Manoah finished third in American League Cy Young voting. That season, his first full season in the big leagues, the right-handed pitcher posted a 2.24 ERA and a 3.35 FIP in 196.2 innings pitched, with a 22.9 K% and a 6.5 BB%.

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The Blue Jays face their most pivotal off-season of this era

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MLB News / Fastball on SI / July 7

Former Dodgers, Blue Jays Ace Does Something No Baseball Player in History Has Done

Congratulations are in order for former Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays ace pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu, who just became the first player in all of baseball history to accomplish this feat.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 26

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MLB News / Dodger Blue / May 26

This Day In Dodgers History: Hyun-Jin Ryu’s Bid For Perfect Game; Sandy Koufax Strikes Out 16

On May 26, 2014, Hyun-Jin Ryu made a bid for a perfect game just one day after Josh Beckett threw the 24th no-hitter in Los Angeles Dodgers franchise history.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / May 23

Dodgers Prospect Hyun-Seok Jang Thankful For Chan Ho Park & Hyun-Jin Ryu

The Los Angeles Dodgers began their season with a trip to South Korea to face off against the San Diego Padres in front of sold out crowds at the Gocheok Sky Dome for the Seoul Series.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / May 9

Dave Roberts: Hyun-Jin Ryu Was ‘Very Good Competitor’ For Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers did not have a Korean-born player on their roster for the Seoul Series, but the organization most recently had Hyun-Jin Ryu pitch for them from 2013-2019.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / April 20, 2024

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / March 15, 2024

Dave Roberts Potentially Reuniting With Hyun-Jin Ryu While Dodgers Are In South Korea

Although the Los Angeles Dodgers do not have a Korean player on their current roster, the team has a history with the connection, which includes Hyun-Jin Ryu.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 14, 2024

The Blue Jays Opening Day Curse

You may not know it, but there’s a curse brewing for the Blue Jays. Let me take you back April 1, 2021. The Blue Jays are in New York to take on the Yankees with Hyun Jin Ryu as their opening day starter.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 7, 2024

'He did a good job of taking me under his wing,' Alek Manoah and more speak about Hyun Jin Ryu’s impact as a Blue Jay

As spring training continues to roll on, the Toronto Blue Jays are without a familiar face. Back in February, former ace Hyun Jin Ryu inked a 10-year contract to finish his career where it started, with the Hanwha Eagles of the Korean Baseball League.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 22, 2024

Why Hyun-Jin Ryu turned down a multi-year MLB offer to make KBO return

After stints with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays, Hyun-jin Ryu is returning home. The 36-year-old pitcher will be rejoining the KBO League’s Hanwha Eagles after turning down a multi-year offer from an MLB team, per Yonhap News Agency’s Jeeho Yoo.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / February 22, 2024

Toronto Blue Jays' Righty Delivers Nice Message to Outgoing Pitcher on Social Media

After learning that former Toronto Blue Jays' pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu was going to leave the major leagues in order to return to Korea, current Jays' pitcher Chris Bassitt delivered a nice message to Ryu on social media.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / February 22, 2024

Former Toronto Blue Jays, Los Angeles Dodgers' Lefty Signs Shocking Deal to Return Back to Korea

Former Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays' pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu is likely done as a major league pitcher after signing a lucrative deal to return to Korea.

Toronto Blue Jays News / ESPN / February 22, 2024

Ryu signs record 8-year deal in return to KBO

Former Dodgers and Blue Jays pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu is returning to the Hanwha Eagles, having signed an eight-year, $12.8 million contract that includes the most guaranteed money ever for a KBO player.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / February 21, 2024

Former Los Angeles Dodgers, Toronto Blue Jays' All-Star Pitcher to Have Deal in Korea Finalized on Thursday

Update, 9:05 a.m. EST (Wednesday): The deal is still being finalized and will now be announced on Thursday. Per Yoo on social media: Hanwha Eagles say they need "a little more time" to finalize their deal with free agent pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu.

Toronto Blue Jays News / True Blue LA / February 20, 2024

Hyun-jin Ryu heads back home to Hanwha

A reported 4-year contract to return to the KBO The Dodgers open their 2024 regular season with two games in Seoul. Also heading back to South Korea is one of their former pitchers, and one of the best ever to come out of the country.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 20, 2024

Potential Cardinals Fit Reportedly Expected To Sign Overseas In Shocking Move

The St. Louis Cardinals are days away from spring training games kicking off and will be looking to bounce back from last year's season to forget. Cardinals

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / June 18, 2022

Blue Jays pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu has Tommy John surgery, 2023 season in question

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu will miss the remainder of the 2022 season and could be out for a full of 2023 as well after undergoing Tommy John surgery.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / June 14, 2022

Blue Jays pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu done for the year due to elbow injury

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu will undergo a procedure that will determine if he needs a full Tommy John surgery or a more minor repair of his UCL.

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