Toronto Blue Jays fans thrilled by news Hyun Jin Ryu is aiming to return after All-Star break: "He can help the team down the stretch"

The Toronto Blue Jays are poised to get former All-Star pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu from injury, an addition which could dramatically improve their starting rotation. Ryu has been out since the summer of 2022, when he underwent the dreaded Tommy John surgery. If he is able to return after the All-Star break as he intends, that would be in line with typical recovery times.The big question will be if he can still play at as high of a level as he did before the surgery. Many pitchers have undergone this procedure and been unable to play the way they once did. Ryu was an All-Star level talent and a finalist for the Cy Young award in multiple seasons. Now, he could be exactly what the Toronto Blue Jays need.Hyun Jin Ryu has rejoined the team as he continues on his road to recovery, and the timeline for his return was shared by Shi Davidi on Twitter.Shi Davidi@ShiDavidiHyun Jin Ryu threw a bullpen surrounded by Blue Jays pitchers at the Trop this afternoon. They made it the most fun he’s had throwing a side, and he’s still targeting a post all star break return.1809Hyun Jin Ryu threw a bullpen surrounded by Blue Jays pitchers at the Trop this afternoon. They made it the most fun he’s had throwing a side, and he’s still targeting a post all star break return. https://t.co/D5NO4kWiowThe Blue Jays are two games above .500, but find themselves in last place in their division. It is becoming exceedingly clear that a record over .500 will not be enough to make the postseason. Not if the New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox or Tampa Bay Rays have anything to say about it. So, the Blue Jays need better pitching, which has been an unexpected weakness this season.Roycephus@yeahiroyRyu will save Us. twitter.com/KeeganMatheson…Keegan Matheson@KeeganMathesonHyun Jin Ryu has been targeting a return after the All-Star Break (July 10-13).“That’s my goal right now and I have my schedule set up accordingly.”119Hyun Jin Ryu has been targeting a return after the All-Star Break (July 10-13).“That’s my goal right now and I have my schedule set up accordingly.” https://t.co/Dh3mAhsLkhRyu will save Us. twitter.com/KeeganMatheson…Seth B@Sethb_88@ShiDavidi my man’s in the best shape of his life. miss him so much9@ShiDavidi my man’s in the best shape of his life. miss him so muchYuCy Kikuchi Enthusiast@_nclm33@ShiDavidi He looks jacked, hope he can help the team down the stretch5@ShiDavidi He looks jacked, hope he can help the team down the stretchThe biggest surprise of the Toronto Blue Jays pitching staff has been Alek Manoah's tough start to the season. He has an ERA of 5.15 and has already recorded four losses. After an incredible 2022, he was supposed to be the team's ace. Perhaps the return of Hyun Jin Ryu could take some of the pressure off and allow him to play a bit more loose.Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Enjoyer@backgoesupton@ShiDavidi Ryu is looking healthy as HELL1@ShiDavidi Ryu is looking healthy as HELL🇦🇶@GenoHOFHe's jacked???? twitter.com/ShiDavidi/stat…Shi Davidi@ShiDavidiHyun Jin Ryu threw a bullpen surrounded by Blue Jays pitchers at the Trop this afternoon. They made it the most fun he’s had throwing a side, and he’s still targeting a post all star break return.1809Hyun Jin Ryu threw a bullpen surrounded by Blue Jays pitchers at the Trop this afternoon. They made it the most fun he’s had throwing a side, and he’s still targeting a post all star break return. https://t.co/D5NO4kWiowHe's jacked???? twitter.com/ShiDavidi/stat…Josh Bradshaw@RationalLeafer@KeeganMatheson Nice, Jays should only be about 10-15 games under .500 by then5@KeeganMatheson Nice, Jays should only be about 10-15 games under .500 by thenHyun Jin Ryu's return could be a turning point in the season for the Blue Jays. Many of their fans are starting to lose hope, but he could bring the spark that they desperately need in the summer.bradc@_bradc_@KeeganMatheson Dude is looking slim(mer than our chances of getting out of the basement before June)!2@KeeganMatheson Dude is looking slim(mer than our chances of getting out of the basement before June)!Jacques Laderriere@jacquesladerrie@KeeganMatheson Then he'll be injured again on August 15.@KeeganMatheson Then he'll be injured again on August 15.Jeff Duncanson@JeffDuncansonGood news from @BlueJays land. We need it. twitter.com/keeganmatheson…Keegan Matheson@KeeganMathesonHyun Jin Ryu has been targeting a return after the All-Star Break (July 10-13).“That’s my goal right now and I have my schedule set up accordingly.”28919Hyun Jin Ryu has been targeting a return after the All-Star Break (July 10-13).“That’s my goal right now and I have my schedule set up accordingly.” https://t.co/Dh3mAhsLkhGood news from @BlueJays land. We need it. twitter.com/keeganmatheson…The sooner Ryu get's back on the mound for the Toronto Blue Jays, the better off they will be.Can the Toronto Blue Jays remain competitive until the return of Hyun Jin Ryu?Oakland Athletics vs. Toronto Blue JaysIt is absurd that a winning record can land you in last place of a division, but that is how good the American League East is.The Blue Jays desperately need their offense to step up big time while the pitching staff awaits reinforcement.

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