Manager Dave Roberts said Ryu is the frontrunner to make a spot start Wednesday against the Cardinals, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
Alex Wood will miss his next turn in the rotation while on the disabled list, opening the door for Ryu to draw the start. The 30-year-old started seven games for the Dodgers this season before being ousted from the rotation last week, compiling a 4.75 ERA and 36:15 K:BB across 36 innings. It appears the only way Ryu won't start Wednesday is if he's used in relief before then. Given that Wood is only supposed to miss one start while on the DL, it's unclear whether the Dodgers will shift Ryu back to the bullpen after Wednesday or keep him stretched out as a starter -- possibly in the minors.