Report: Dodgers' Ryu likely out until playoffs
The Los Angeles Dodgers will have to try and wrap up their second straight National League West Division title without the services of Hyun-Jin Ryu.
#Dodgers: Ryu won't throw for at least 4 days, will be evaluated, then might throw at < full velocity. Likely out until playoffs.
— Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) September 15, 2014
The left-hander exited his start Friday after just an inning of work with shoulder irritation, but an MRI on Monday didn't reveal any structural damage.
Hyun-Jin Ryu had MRI today. Showed inflammation same as May. Received cortisone injection. Will join #Dodgers in Chicago. Re-evaluate then
— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) September 15, 2014
Ryu, who owns a 14-7 record to go with a 3.38 ERA, missed 20 games earlier this season with left-shoulder inflammation.
Rookie right-hander Carlos Frias is expected to start in place of Ryu on Wednesday in Colorado.