Ryu Hyun-jin (36), who is rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, has joined the team for the first time in a long time.

Local media, including MLB.com, reported on March 23 (KST) that “Hyun-jin Ryu joined the team ahead of the away game against the Tampa Bay Rays.”

The Toronto organization posted a short video of Ryu walking through Tropicana Field on its official social media accounts, greeting him with the words “Hello friend” in Korean.

Toronto will play a four-game series against Tampa Bay from April 23-26. During that time, Ryu will travel with the team and pitch out of the bullpen. The coaching staff will check his physical condition.

Ryu has been rehabbing at the team’s training facility in Dunedin, Florida, and has been unable to travel with the team for both home and away games. However, Tampa Bay’s Tropicana Field location is not far from Dunedin, so Ryu will be able to meet with the Toronto team.메이저놀이터

Six games last year. Ryu has been away from the mound since June 2 against the Chicago White Sox due to surgery and rehabilitation. With a 75-45 record and 3.27 ERA in 175 career big league games (174 starts), he is rehabbing with the goal of returning in the second half of the season.