Dodgers’ Ryu mulling surgery
The Dodgers are considering surgery for injured starter Hyun-Jin Ryu, who has yet to pitch this season.
The No. 3 starter has been out because of shoulder inflammation since March. The South Korean left-hander hasn’t responded to rest.
Andrew Friedman, president of baseball operations, said Tuesday on a conference call he’s been thinking for a while that Ryu won’t return because it’s easier to react the other way if he does.
Friedman says team doctors are discussing the next possible step for Ryu, which could include surgery.
“It hasn’t progressed as quickly as we all hoped,” Friedman said. “It’s not a totally clear-cut, black-and-white issue. It’s more involved than that.”
Ryu was 14-7 with a 3.38 ERA last year. He signed a $36 million, six-year deal in December 2012.
Tanaka to make rehab start
Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka is slated to throw about 45 pitches in a minor league rehab start at Triple-A Scranton-Wilkes-Barre on Thursday.
The Japanese right-hander hasn’t pitched since April 23 because of a strained right forearm and tendinitis in that wrist.
He threw a bullpen session in Washington on Monday.
As for how many rehab appearances Tanaka might make, manager Joe Girardi said: “It’s a decision that we’ll make after each start – when we feel that he’s ready to go. I’m not going to put a number on it. Let’s just see how he does with the 45 and decide what’s next after that.”
Clearing the bases
CF Jacoby Ellsbury left the Yankees’ game against the Nationals in Washington in the fourth inning because of a right knee injury. In the top of the fourth, Yankees manager Joe Girardi and a team trainer went out to check on Ellsbury when he was on second after a walk and a groundout. … The Padres placed 1B/OF Wil Myers on the 15-day disabled list with left wrist tendinitis. To take Myers’ roster spot, the Padres recalled right-hander Cory Mazzoni from Triple-A El Paso. … Angels outfielder Matt Joyce was scratched from the lineup for Monday afternoon’s game against Toronto after arriving late to the ballpark, incorrectly thinking Los Angeles was scheduled for a night game. The game was in the daytime because it was on Victoria Day. … Cuban infielder Hector Olivera and the Dodgers finalized a $62.5 million, six-year contract. … Former N.L. Rookie of the Year Rafael Furcal is retiring after 14 major league seasons. The 37-year-old signed a minor league contract with Kansas City during spring training, and the Royals placed him on the voluntary retired list Tuesday. … Nationals left fielder Jayson Werth was put on the 15-day disabled list with a bruised left wrist after getting hit by a pitch on Friday. Washington also recalled infielder Wilmer Difo from Double-A Harrisburg. … Victor Martinez was put on the 15-day disabled list by the Tigers after struggling in his return from offseason knee surgery. They recalled outfielder Tyler Collins from Triple-A Toledo.