The Los Angeles Dodgers’ pitching woes worsen as manager Dave Roberts shared some tragic updates about star athlete Tyler Glasnow. He was expected to strengthen an already injury-ravaged rotation.
However, due to his return hitting a snag after a rough rehab outing, the Dodgers may have a road rougher than it already was. With the Dodgers holding a commanding lead in the National League West, the setback could affect their postseason run.
LA Dodgers Managers Share Troubling Updates About Tyler Glasnow’s Rehab Start
Glasnow, sidelined since April 27 with a shoulder injury, struggled in his second rehab start with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday. The right-hander surrendered five runs on seven hits in just 2.1 innings, falling short of the Dodgers’ goal for him to pitch at least four frames. The disappointing performance pushed Roberts to adjust his expectations, confirming Glasnow will likely need at least two more rehab starts before rejoining the rotation.
Tyler Glasnow’s return timeline has been pushed back after his latest rough rehab outing…
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The 30-year-old pitcher, who has made only five starts this season with a 4.50 ERA, 23 strikeouts, and a 1.278 WHIP over 18 innings, has been plagued by injuries. Since April 2024, Glasnow has gone through cramps, a back injury, elbow tendinitis that became a sprain, and now his current shoulder issue, which kept him out of last year’s postseason. His latest outing raised concerns about his ability to regain the dominant form that saw him post back-to-back seasons with at least nine wins.
A Rotation in Concern
Glasnow’s absence is one piece of a larger puzzle for Roberts, who has navigated a season filled with injuries to key starters. Alongside Glasnow, former Cy Young winner Blake Snell and rookie Roki Sasaki remain on the injured list, leaving the Dodgers reliant on Shohei Ohtani’s patchwork rotation. Despite these challenges, Los Angeles has built a lead of over five games atop the NL West.
Glasnow’s first rehab start on June 28 offered some optimism, with the expectation of a return after three minor-league outings. According to reports, Glasnow was slated for five innings and 75 pitches in his next start on Thursday, with a chance it could be his last before activation. However, that timeline has been altered due to Friday’s struggles, forcing the Dodgers to recalibrate as they await their ace.
Tyler Glasnow’s next outing with OKC is Thursday, Dave Roberts said. Expectation is five innings, 75 pitches. There’s a chance it’s his last one before being activated.
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With Snell also nearing a return, Los Angeles hopes to restore its rotation to full strength as the season race intensifies. Glasnow’s decade-long career, filled with impressive performances, makes his return critical for a team chasing back-to-back World Series titles. For now, Roberts and the Dodgers must be patient, banking on Glasnow finding his rhythm in the minors before reclaiming his spot as a starter.