Hyun-Jin Ryu (shoulder) will throw 45 pitches or three innings in a simulated game Wednesday, Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Ryu (shoulder) will throw 45 pitches or three innings in a simulated game Wednesday, Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Analysis:

Ryu threw a successful bullpen Sunday morning, his first full mound session since suffering his mid-September setback with shoulder. The team is now confident enough in his health to return him to facing live hitters, and if he makes it through Wednesday's session without issue, Ryu will likely get the green light to face the Cardinals in Game 3 of the NLDS next Monday.