Dodger BlueDodger BlueDodger Blue
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Font ResizerAa
Dodger BlueDodger Blue
Font ResizerAa
  • Dodgers News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
  • Team
  • Video
  • Odds
  • About
Search
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Follow US
© 2024 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers News: Hyun-Jin Ryu Prefers Pitching On Normal Routine
Dodgers News

Dodgers News: Hyun-Jin Ryu Prefers Pitching On Normal Routine

Matt Borelli
April 10, 2018
2 Min Read
Matt York-AP Photo
SHARE

Despite being less than two weeks into the regular season, the Los Angeles Dodgers have already made plenty of changes to their starting rotation.

Weather has played a factor, as last weekend’s series opener against the San Francisco Giants was postponed and rescheduled as a day-night doubleheader for later in the month. That led to the Dodgers skipping Kenta Maeda’s and Hyun-Jin Ryu’s expected turns in the rotation in favor of Rich Hill and Clayton Kershaw.

Illnesses have also contributed to the adjustments, as the Dodgers were forced to push back Alex Wood’s projected start one day to Wednesday. In his place, Ryu now takes the mound in the opener of a two-game set against the Oakland Athletics.

In the wake of all of the changes, Ryu admitted that he prefers pitching on a normal routine, via Ken Gurnick of MLB.com:

“For me, it is better when I know exactly when I’m going to pitch,” said Ryu. “We are basically animals of habit or routine. With the off-days, it’s harder physically, but mentally, I’m always ready to go.”

Under the guidance of manager Dave Roberts, the Dodgers have been accustomed to giving their pitching staff an occasional extra day of rest. That’s both come with stints on the disabled list or temporarily placing the likes of Maeda and Ryu in the bullpen.

But as Ryu notes, it can be difficult for certain pitchers — at least physically — to prepare for their next start after a long layoff. Ryu’s warmup routine prevented the Dodgers from seriously considering him as a reliever during the 2017 postseason.

Ryu has made just one start to date, in what was a loss against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He logged just 3.2 innings pitched, yielding five hits, five walks and three earned runs in the contest.

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
TAGGED:Hyun-Jin RyuLos Angeles Dodgers
ByMatt Borelli
Matt Borelli covers the Los Angeles Dodgers as a staff writer for Dodger Blue and holds similar responsibilities for Lakers Nation, a sister site with an emphasis on the Los Angeles Lakers. He also contributes to RamsNewswire.com and RaidersNewswire.com. An avid fantasy sports player, Matt is a former 2014 MLB Beat the Streak co-champion. His favorite Dodgers moment, among a list of many, is Clayton Kershaw's no-hitter against the Colorado Rockies in 2014. Follow him on Twitter: @mcborelli.
Ad imageAd image
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

You Might Also Like

Alex-wood-1
Game Central

Preview: Alex Wood Looking To Erase Troubles In Road Trip Finale At Coors Field

April 24, 2016
April 24, 2016
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts during a press conference before a 2019 NLDS workout at Dodger Stadium
Dodgers News

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Believes Division Series Should Be Best-Of-7 Format

March 23, 2020
March 23, 2020
Kobe Bryant memorial
Dodgers News

Dodgers News: Cody Bellinger Remembers ‘Icon’ Kobe Bryant

January 31, 2020
January 31, 2020
Mookie Betts, 2020 Spring Training
Dodgers NewsFeatured

MLB Top 10 Right Now: Dodgers’ Mookie Betts Ranked Top Right Fielder By The Shredder For 2020 Season

July 30, 2020
July 30, 2020

Categories

  • News
  • Rumors
  • Games
  • History

Information

  • Advertise
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

© 2025 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?

  • 日本語
  • 한국어