"For a three-season stretch from 2018-20, Ryu was one of the best pitchers in all of baseball. He finished top-three in Cy Young voting in each of the latter two campaigns, including a third-place finish in his debut season with the Blue Jays in 2020."
"He's spent the past two season's back in Korea, pitching for his old team (the Hanwha Eagles). He actually signed a record eight-year deal with the Eagles after leaving Toronto as a 36-year-old, effectively returning to the KBO for the remainder of his career."
"He's tossed nearly 300 innings since the start of the 2024 season, compiling a 3.57 ERA in that time. Now, Ryu headlines a talented group of players representing Korea in the 2026 World Baseball Classic."
Hyun-jin Ryu, a veteran left-handed pitcher, departed the Toronto Blue Jays three years ago and signed an eight-year contract with the Hanwha Eagles in Korea. Despite approaching his 40th birthday, Ryu remains productive, accumulating nearly 300 innings since 2024 with a 3.57 ERA. He now leads a talented Korean roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, making his first national team appearance since 2010. During his 2018-2020 tenure with Toronto, Ryu ranked among baseball's elite pitchers, finishing top-three in Cy Young voting twice. However, Tommy John surgery in 2022 derailed his career trajectory. His resilience and durability have established him as one of his generation's most dependable starters.
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