Scouting Report: Tyler Glasnow
Los Angeles Dodgers | SP
Overall
Summary
Tyler Glasnow placed on 15-day IL with low back spasms after exiting May 6 start vs Houston Astros during second inning warm-ups. MRI showed nothing significant, but recovery progressing slower than expected. This marks third consecutive season with injury for Glasnow with Dodgers. Despite strong early 2026 performance (2.72 ERA, 49 K in 39.2 IP, 3-0 record, 6-game streak of 6+ K/game), durability concerns persist. Reached 1,000th career strikeout milestone in fewest innings (793 IP) in MLB history before injury. Return timeline uncertain; no long-term concern indicated but front-end recovery slower than anticipated.
Strengths
- Elite strikeout production (49 K in 39.2 IP, 11.07 K/9)
- Strong ERA of 2.72 through 7 starts
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