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The Los Angeles Dodgers may be without one of their top starting pitchers for longer than expected.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts provided an update on right-handed pitcher Tyler Glasnow, who has been out for the last week with back spasms, and hinted at a prolonged absence.
“He’s in the trainer’s room, working on his core, his back,” Roberts said.
“He’s just been playing catch so I don’t know what the next step is before throwing off the mound. But I do know we’re going to take our time. I do know that.”
The 32-year-old pitcher has been receiving treatment for back spasms. Glasnow lasted only one inning in his last start on May 6 against the Houston Astros before exiting with lower back pain.
Luckily for the Dodgers, an MRI revealed nothing significant, and Glasnow even downplayed the situation after the contest.
"It’s not too serious. I’ve had this a few times," Glasnow said. "Just one of those things where it’s thrown out. Once it feels better, it feels better. It shouldn’t be too long."
Tyler Glasnow continues strong start despite setback
The California native was off to a hot start before the injury. He posted an impressive 3-0 record with a 2.72 ERA in seven starts with 49 strikeouts in 39.2 innings of work.
Glasnow is in his third season with the Dodgers after signing a five-year extension with the club in the winter of 2023.
The one-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion with the Dodgers has experienced nothing but success, but injuries have also consistently been part of the story.
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