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Dodgers ‘Hopeful’ Tyler Glasnow Will Return During 2024 Season

Matthew Moreno
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Apr 3, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (31) before playing against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

A minor back injury prevented Tyler Glasnow from pitching in his first career All-Star Game, and now right elbow trouble could loom large for he and the Los Angeles Dodgers with respect to their World Series aspirations.

The Dodgers placed Glasnow on the 15-day injured list Aug. 16 because of elbow tendinitis. Glasnow said at the time he felt capable of continuing to pitch but understood the team wanting to err on the side of caution.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts shared an expectation of Glasnow returning once eligible to be activated. But updates in the time since have painted a more concerning picture.

Even with some of Glasnow’s improvement this week, uncertainty remains.

“Tyler is going to play catch [Friday] and our hope is that he feels good and can repeat that on Saturday or Sunday,” Roberts said. “The throwing program is going to start up again on Friday.”

Glasnow first played catch last weekend but didn’t respond well physically and was delayed from throwing on Tuesday.

“There is. There is,” answered Roberts when asked if some sense of urgency is required. “I haven’t looked at the outgoing plan and where that puts him on September 30th.

“It’s all contingent on how he’s feeling and the buildup, but there certainly is urgency, given he hasn’t thrown a baseball in however many days and we’re getting to the end of the season.”

Are Dodgers worried about Tyler Glasnow?

Given the nature of Glasnow’s injury and just over one month remaining in the regular season, Roberts could not definitively stat his team’s ace will pitch again in 2024.

“We’re hopeful. I think there’s still a lot of variables to be certain, but I think everyone in the organization is hopeful,” Roberts said.

He also mentioned not being “sure” if Glasnow’s situation could be one where pitching through some discomfort is necessary if it wouldn’t risk further injury.

“I do know right now, you’re probably looking for pain-free. But it’s a fair question,” Roberts said of the possibility.

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Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Managing Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com