Dodgers’ Tyler Glasnow ‘Highly Unlikely’ to Return This Season After Spraining Elbow with two others set to return against Marlins
With the postseason rapidly approaching, it appears the Los Angeles Dodgers will finish the year without one of their best pitchers. Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow is “highly unlikely” to return in 2024 due to a sprained elbow, manager Dave Roberts told reporters Saturday afternoon via Jack Harris of The Los Angeles Times.
Roberts added that Glasnow would be shut down from throwing “for a while” after a setback. Glasnow, 31, has not pitched since a seven-inning, two-run, five-hit outing against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Aug. 11. The ’24 All-Star-who has struggled with injuries throughout his career-is 9-6 this season with a 3.49 ERA and 168 strikeouts in 134 innings.
Los Angeles acquired Glasnow from the Tampa Bay Rays on Dec. 16, and inked him to a five-year contract extension shortly thereafter.
The Dodgers’ pitching staff is currently riddled with injuries; seven of the team’s starters are on the injured list in some form or fashion. Despite this, Los Angeles leads the National League West division by 4.5 games over the San Diego Padres.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently navigating a challenging landscape as key pitchers, including Clayton Kershaw and Tyler Glasnow, find themselves on the injured list, raising significant concerns as the postseason approaches. The challenges presented by these injuries come at a critical time, with the Dodgers aiming for a deep playoff run. Former MLB manager Joe Maddon has spoken candidly about this predicament, attributing much of the injury struggles to the Dodgers’ own practices. He stated, “It’s their own fault. Don’t blame it on anything else,” emphasizing that the team must take responsibility for their injury management, particularly in signing pitchers with known injury histories. This includes Glasnow, whose extensive injury record has now resurfaced, and Kershaw, who has been dealing with ongoing shoulder issues.
Dodgers’ management, including baseball president Andrew Friedman, has acknowledged the severity of the situation, with Friedman admitting a lack of clear solutions and stating, “I wish I had more answers.” This uncertainty looms large as the Dodgers aim to remain competitive in their pursuit of a World Series title. Maddon further criticized the state of pitching mechanics in the league today, stating, “There’s some horrible pitching mechanics going on right now,” which he believes contributes significantly to the increasing number of injuries among pitchers. As the postseason nears, the Dodgers’ outlook is dimmed by these injuries. With multiple critical players sidelined, their path to victory in the playoffs appears rocky at best, emphasizing the need for the team to reassess their approach to both player management and injury prevention.
