Blue Jays LHP Hyun Jin Ryu (knee) exits start vs. Guardians

Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Hyun Jin Ryu exited his start against the Cleveland Guardians after just four innings on Monday night due to a right knee contusion.

With two outs in the bottom of the fourth, Oscar Gonzalez ripped a line drive at the right leg of Ryu, who still managed to pick up the ball and throw to first to record the out. But after making the play, Ryu went down to the ground in pain before walking off the field under his own power.

Ryu was making his second start of the season after returning from Tommy John surgery that he underwent in June 2022. He didn't allow a hit on Monday, striking out two and walking one in his four innings.

Toronto followed with a brigade of six relievers to earn a 3-1 victory over the Guardians.

Ryu, 36, is 0-1 with a 4.00 ERA this season.