Tyler Glasnow’s initial stint on the 15-day injured list has snowballed into a lengthy absence from the Los Angeles Dodgers rotation.
Because Glasnow experienced a similar issue last season and was able to be back on the mound three days later, it gave both him and the Dodgers confidence that his current back trouble wasn’t much to worry about.
But now with the benefit of hindsight, it seems the right-hander began his throwing program, according to Maddie Lee of the L.A. Times.
“It didn’t feel as bad when I first did it,” Glasnow told The Times.
Nearly a month and a half later, Glasnow has twice tried to restart throwing, and twice he’s had to shut it down.
“Frustrating, for sure,” Glasnow said. “Just because it happens so frequently. A lot of times I just want to find a way to address the underlying issues of why it happens.”
Glasnow was transferred to the 60-day IL on June 6 because of delays in his recovery process. The right-hander is currently shut down from throwing and has not performed any baseball activities as he makes limited progress.
It is a change in approach that was spurred on by the trouble that caused him to be shut down in the first place. This time, the plan is to wait until he is fully healed before ramping up:
Glasnow, encouraged by his recent improvement, expects to start throwing again “soon.”
“We’re just waiting for it to be fully, fully healed,” he said.
Glasnow believed he had developed a good system for dealing with persistent back issues, but this most recent case shows there is still room for growth in getting a full grasp.
The 11-year veteran was off to a strong start for the Dodgers this season, going 3-0 with a 2.72 ERA, 3.26 FIP, 0.83 WHIP, and 11.1 strikeouts per nine in 39.2 innings pitched across seven games.
When will Tyler Glasnow return?
Getting transferred to the 60-day IL reset Glasnow’s eligibility date to July 6, but his recovery will likely extend beyond that given how long his absence has been.
He effectively is going to need to complete a buildup similar to what’s done during Spring Training and then complete a rehab assignment that likely is going to comprise of multiple starts. Given the setbacks Glasnow has already encountered, the Dodgers certainly are going to err on the side of caution and prioritize his health for the postseason.
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