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Dodgers News: Hyun-Jin Ryu in Long-Relief?

The Dodgers rotation is crowded, and that’s without factoring in Kenta Maeda’s return and Julio Urias eventually re-joining the club.

Hyun-Jin Ryu may be a casualty to depth. The team doesn’t know when he’ll next pitch, but there have been discussions about Ryu in a bullpen role.



Alex Wood was slated as the primary long-reliever to open the season. He was thrust into the rotation, and has responded with a Cy Young-worthy campaign. Brandon McCarthy has exceeded expectations as well.

Ryu, on the other hand, has been mediocre. The team’s had patience with him recovering strength, but Ryu has pitched to a 4.75 ERA in seven games. The preserve his innings and stamina, a bullpen role makes sense.

Logan Forsythe walked ’em off on Tuesday

Gabe Burns

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