01-15-2009, 10:47 PM
<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->The Padres claimed right-handed pitcher Jae Kuk Ryu off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday, giving them yet another arm to evaluate next month when Spring Training begins.
The 25-year-old Ryu appeared in one game for Tampa Bay last season, throwing 1 1/3 shutout innings. He made five starts for Triple-A Durham, going 1-2 with a 4.38 ERA.
Ryu, a native of South Korea, saw his season end early after having arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow in July.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
The 25-year-old Ryu appeared in one game for Tampa Bay last season, throwing 1 1/3 shutout innings. He made five starts for Triple-A Durham, going 1-2 with a 4.38 ERA.
Ryu, a native of South Korea, saw his season end early after having arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow in July.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
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