Tyler Glasnow Shut Down Again as Dodgers’ Pitching Injuries Continue to Mount
Tyler Glasnow's return to the Los Angeles Dodgers is delayed after a back injury flare-up. Get the latest update on his status and pitching timeline.
The bad news just keeps coming for Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers. Starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow appears to have reaggravated his back injury, delaying his return to action, as reported by Katie Woo of The Athletic . If all had gone according to plan, Glasnow would be nearing his return.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dodgers Nation (@dodgersnation) He left the May 6 games against the Houston Astros with back spasms, and he was put on the 15-day IL on May 8. That expected return shortly after May 23 , though, is out the window after Glasnow’s back “flared up,” manager Dave Roberts said. “Obviously, it’s going to be much further along than the 15 days,” Roberts said.
When will Tyler Glasnow be able to pitch again? How much longer Glasnow remains sidelined remains to be seen — no target date has been announced — though the team says he did not sustain “a long-term structural injury. ” “He’s gonna take a few days off from throwing, completely kind of reset and re-evaluate,” general manager Brandon Gomes said.
“Still don’t think anything. No concern long-term. But a little slower on the front end than we expected.