Maddie Meyer/Getty ImagesStarting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu reportedly accepted the Los Angeles Dodgers' one-year qualifying offer Monday.Jon Heyman of Fancred and MLB Network reported the news Kole Calhoun Jersey , while Mark Feinsand of MLB.com noted Ryu had until Monday's 5 p.m. ET deadline to accept the $17.9 million offer.Ryu is a terrific rotation option when healthy. The 31-year-old South Korea native showcased that in 2018 as he posted a microscopic 1.97 ERA to go along with a 1.01 WHIP and 89 strikeouts in 82.1 innings across 15 starts for the Los Angeles Dodgers.Injuries have been a consistent part of his story since signing with L.A. in December 2012, though.After making 30 starts in his debut MLB season, he's failed to reach that threshold in any of the past five years. That includes missing the entire 2015 campaign and making just a single start in 2016 while dealing with back, shoulder and elbow problems.In May, after suffering a groin injury that ended up keeping him on the disabled list until mid-August, he expressed his exasperation with the latest in a series of setbacks."It doesn't feel good," Ryu told reporters through an interpreter. "This seems to be worse than the ones in the past. Definitely very disappointed. I came into the season very healthy and had very good performances in the season. At this point Garrett Richards Jersey , I'm very frustrated and very disappointed."While the 2008 Olympic gold medalist shined upon his return, posting a 1.88 ERA in nine starts during the stretch run of the regular season, he struggled during the playoffs. He compiled a 5.21 ERA in four postseason outings, including four earned runs in 4.2 innings in Game 2 of the 2018 World Series.His overall track record is strong, however, and the main concern is obviously the health woes, not his performance in last season's playoffs.Ryu's choice to return gives the Dodgers six starters with Clayton Kershaw Andrew Heaney Jersey , Walker Buehler, Rich Hill, Kenta Maeda and Alex Wood also in the rotation mix. It will be intriguing to see whether the team uses them all or jettisons one to the bullpen until an injury arises.An extra day off between starts could help the veteran left-hander in his quest to remain healthy. Nolan Arenado is off the market after the Colorado Rockies signed their All-Star third baseman to an eight-year contract extension, the Rockies announced Tuesday.According to USA Today's Bob Nightengale, Arenado will receive $260 million over the life of the deal. ESPN.com's Jeff Passan provided more of the details:Jeff Passan JeffPassanBREAKING: Third baseman Nolan Arenado and the Colorado Rockies are finalizing an eight-year, contract extension worth more than $255M, league sources tell ESPN. Deal includes an opt-out after three years Huston Street Jersey , would give Arenado the largest per-year salary of any position player.Jeff Passan JeffPassanNolan Arenado鈥檚 deal includes a full no-trade clause, league sources tell ESPN.Arenado was set to become one of the top free agents available after the 2019 season. The 27-year-old set an arbitration record in February when he received $26 million for one year.After the Rockies were able to secure a one-year deal with Arenado, owner Dick Monfort said he was optimistic the two sides would find common ground on a long-term extension."I'm optimistic that we are close enough that something will come about," Monfort told Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post. "It's in Nolan's hands, but my last impression with him is that this is something he wants to do."The Rockies haven't been shy about handing out long-term deals in an attempt to extend their playoff window. Charlie Blackmon agreed to an extension in April that runs through at least 2021. They tried to fortify their bullpen before the start of 2018 by signing Bryan Shaw, Wade Davis and Jake McGee.Even though Shaw, Davis and McGee struggled in their first season in Colorado http://www.angelsfanproshop.com/authentic-rod-carew-jersey , the team advanced to the National League Division Series. The Rockies have made the playoffs in each of the previous two seasons, though they're still looking for their first postseason win since 2009.Arenado is Colorado's franchise player and will lead the team as far as it is going to go. He has won the Gold Glove in each of his first six seasons, been named to the NL All-Star team four times and finished in the top 10 of MVP voting every season from 2015 to '18.Rather than take the risk of being outbid for Arenado's services next offseason, the Rockies secured a commitment from their superstar. He's at an age when a long-term extension figures to age well, and the front office can now focus on adding players around him to keep the team among the best in the NL for a long time to come.