In the same week the Los Angeles Dodgers activated Clayton Kershaw off the 10-day injured list for his 2019 debut, they also welcomed back Hyun-Jin Ryu after he was sidelined by a left groin strain.
Ryu suffered the injury in the second inning of his start against the St. Louis Cardinals on April 8. Ryu was removed from the outing but nonetheless believed he would be able to avoid the injured list.
Although that didn’t wind up being the case, his return came after just a 12-day absence. The injury led to Ryu missing last weekend’s three-game set with the Milwaukee Brewers, but he took the mound Saturday in position to help the Dodgers clinch a series win at Miller Park.