While there have been some bumps along the way, Hyun-Jin Ryu appears to be ont rack toward putting together a successful 2017 campaign. The mere fact that he made the Los Angeles Dodgers starting rotation on Opening Day was a significant accomplishment.
Ryu missed the entire 2015 season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum in his throwing shoulder. He made just one start last season after returning from the procedure, because of elbow trouble that eventually required an arthroscopic debridement.
The 30-year-old captured his elusive first win of the season on Saturday. It was also the first victory Ryu earned since Aug.