After a dominant 2020 campaign with the Blue Jays, Hyun Jin Ryu has faced all sorts of struggles especially as of this past month.
The underlying factor for his play on the mound may have just been released as the star pitcher was just placed on the 10-day injured list for neck tightness a few hours ago. Left-hander Tayler Saucedo has been called back up from Buffalo to the big leagues in a corresponding move.
Signing with the Blue Jays prior to the 2020 season for 4 years and $80 million, Ryu was a force on the mound last season, earning a 2.