Dodgers activate LHP Hyun-Jin Ryu

RHP Josh Sborz optioned To Triple-A Oklahoma City

April 20th, 2019

The Los Angeles Dodgers today activated left-handed pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu from the 10-day injured list and optioned right-hander Josh Sborz to Triple-A Oklahoma City.  

Ryu, who was sidelined with a left groin strain, will make his fourth start of the 2019 season tonight against the Milwaukee Brewers. Prior to going on the injured list, Ryu made three starts for the Dodgers, going 2-0 with a 3.07 ERA (5 ER/14.2 IP) with 14 strikeouts and one walk. Since the start of the 2018, Ryu is 9-3 with a 1.93 ERA (20 ER/93.1 IP) with 101 strikeouts against 11 walks. He is in his sixth season with the Dodgers, posting a 42-28 mark with a 3.19 ERA in 100 games (99 starts).

Sborz, 25, is in his fifth season with the Dodgers’ organization and was promoted to the Major League level for the first time on Sunday. In five minor league seasons in the Dodger organization, Sborz is 20-17 with a 3.30 ERA (118 ER/321.1 IP) with 311 strikeouts and has limited the opposition to a .230 batting average.