David Chao, MD
2 min read • July 10, 2024
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The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed All-Star pitcher Tyler Glasnow on the 15-day injured list due to lower back tightness, retroactive to July 6. Glasnow experienced back tightness while playing catch on Sunday.
Consequently, he will miss the All-Star game, with Hunter Greene from the Reds replacing him. Glasnow was scheduled to pitch on Thursday against the Phillies, but Landon Knack will take his place.
If Glasnow returns after the 15-day minimum, he could start in the series finale against the Red Sox on July 21.
This season, Glasnow holds an 8-5 record with a 3.47 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, and a 143:29 K ratio over 109 innings.
The injury bug has hit the Los Angeles Dodgers at an inopportune time, threatening their robust rotation and challenging their depth. Despite leading their division, the Dodgers have seen a series of injuries that could impact their race for the postseason.
Tyler Glasnow is the latest Dodger to land on the 15-day injured list due to back tightness. While the injury isn't deemed serious, its timing couldn't be worse. Glasnow joins a growing list of sidelined pitchers, adding to the strain on the Dodgers' rotation.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto: Out with a strained rotator cuff, Yamamoto has been a crucial part of the rotation and is expected to miss significant time.
Walker Buehler: Placed on the IL with hip discomfort, Buehler has been dealing with hip inflammation for a few starts.
Clayton Kershaw: Recovering from shoulder surgery, Kershaw's return is still uncertain.
Tony Gonsolin: Also recovering from Tommy John surgery, his absence is deeply felt.
Dustin May: Sidelined due to flexor tendon surgery.
Emmet Sheehan: Another pitcher recovering from Tommy John surgery.
In addition to these pitching woes, the Dodgers have key position players like Mookie Betts, Max Muncy, and Jason Heyward on the IL, alongside five relievers. Despite this, the Dodgers maintain a 7.5-game lead over the Padres in the NL West and are on pace for 98 wins. However, even the Dodgers' remarkable depth has its limits, and they continue to test these boundaries as the season progresses.
Written by David Chao, MD
