Dodgers News: Hyun-Jin Ryu Activated, Casey Sadler Optioned
After spending some time on the injured list due to neck soreness, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu has been activated and will start on Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Dodgers have activated LHP Hyun-Jin Ryu from the 10-day injured list and optioned RHP Casey Sadler to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 11, 2019
As part of the move, the team optioned relief pitcher Casey Sadler to Oklahoma City.
Sadler Impressive During Time With the Team
Since being acquired by the Dodgers in early July, Sadler has been better than many fans might have expected.
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He has posted an ERA of 0.73 with the Dodgers in 9 games, and a 1.42 ERA overall in 2019.
However, with an abundance of right-handed arms already operating in the bullpen, the move to option Sadler does make sense.
Ryu Hopes to Continue Dominant Season
Dodgers fans will be happy to see Ryu back in action as he continues what has been nothing short of a Cy Young caliber season.
In his last start, Ryu allowed only 3 hits and no earned runs in six innings of work against the Colorado Rockies. He lowered his NL-leading ERA from 1.60 to 1.53 in 21 starts and 135.2 innings pitched.
As the end of the season nears and the Dodgers gear up for the postseason, the team will need this year’s ace healthy if they are to finally snap that World Series drought.
You have GOT to be kidding. Sadler was one of the only guys actually consistently doing the job. I guess results don’t matter to Roberts (thus his continued support of Jansen closing).
Agree, sent Garcia or one of the other crappy pen arms down
Unbelievable. Sadler was one of the few bright spots in the pen. Chargois or Garcia should go before Sadler. What id management thinking??
I will go out on a limb here and predict that when the post-season rosters are put together, Sadler will be on it. He did a fine job thus far, and even Roberts said this trip down was not based on performance. Chargois will, IMHO, be sent packing – he continually gives up runs as shown by his performance yesterday. Go Blue!!!!
Sadler did a positive job. Chargois should have been sent down. Maybe Sadler will get more work and he definitely will be on the roster in September. They need Verdugo as the Ra Ra guy. Taylor will help also if cuts down on his strike outs.
I totally agree with your evaluation, Howard32!!!! If it came down to a choice between CT3 or Kiki, IMHO CT3 wins out. But, as you correctly state, his strikeout rate needs to be his major concern. Go Blue!!