While the Los Angeles Dodgers sit atop the MLB standings, the return of Tyler Glasnow remains critical to fortifying their rotation ahead of the postseason. However, manager Dave Roberts has made it clear: Glasnow still has work to do—especially when it comes to efficiency.
In his second rehab start for Triple-A Oklahoma City, Glasnow threw 66 pitches over just 2.1 innings, allowing five runs on seven hits and striking out three. He managed only 37 strikes and failed to reach the fourth inning, despite the Dodgers’ hopes he would.
Dodgers Prioritize Patience as Tyler Glasnow Battles Efficiency Issues in Rehab
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“His stuff looked fine,” Roberts said, “but he wasn’t efficient enough. That means he’ll likely need at least two more rehab outings before returning.”
Glasnow, sidelined since April 28 with right shoulder inflammation, has now posted a 10.38 ERA across two rehab starts. He attributes the injury to offseason mechanical changes.
“I never land closed—I was opening up, so I was just putting a lot of stress on my shoulder,” Glasnow explained earlier this month. “My [velocity] was down, command was bad. When it clicked, it was fine. But I just wasn’t on track.”
Roberts believes Glasnow needs to shift focus from mechanics to results: “He’s a very cerebral guy. But as he gets closer to competition, my encouragement is to get more external—to start trying to get hitters out.”
Before the injury, Glasnow made five starts for the Dodgers, recording a 4.50 ERA over 18 innings with 28 strikeouts. The team, already navigating injuries to Roki Sasaki and Blake Snell, desperately needs Glasnow to return at full strength.
With a league-best 52–31 record, the Dodgers are in control—for now. But in a tightly packed National League race, Glasnow’s ability to find rhythm and efficiency in his final rehab outings could determine just how far L.A. goes in October.