Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star Placed On IL
Los Angeles Dodgers Starting Pitcher Tyler Glasnow was placed on the 15-Day IL with a back injury earlier today retroactive to July 6. Glasnow struggled in his last start on Friday at home against the Milwaukee Brewers. He surrendered five earned runs over six innings of work. He walked away with a no decision as the Los Angeles Dodgers won 8-5.
Glasnow had a great first half of the regular season and it resulted in him being named to the 2024 MLB All-Star game for the first time in his career. He will be unable to participate in the festivities due to this injury news. Cincinnati Reds Starting Pitcher Hunter Greene will replace Glasnow on the National League roster. Glasnow is 8-5 this season with an ERA of 3.47. He is second in the league in strikeouts.
Glasnow has been as strong lately surrendering five earned runs in three of his last five starts. How will Glasnow fare for the Los Angeles Dodgers once he returns from the injured list?
Tyler Glasnow Career Summary
Glasnow made his MLB debut in 2016 as a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates. He spent parts of his first three career seasons in the “Steel City” before spending six seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays. Glasnow was acquired by the Los Angeles Dodgers in December of 2023 and proceeded to sign a five-year $136.5 million deal with his new ballclub.
Glasnow has a career record of 38-32 with an ERA of 3.82.
Los Angeles Dodgers Season Summary
The Los Angeles Dodgers(55-36) have been great this regular season. They hold a commanding lead in the National League West and have the fourth-best record in the league. LA’s offense has been one of the driving forces behind their success this season. They are seventh in batting average, third in home runs, and third in runs scored. Their offense is led by Designated Hitter Shohei Ohtani.
The reigning American League MVP is having another MVP-caliber season. He is top 10 in the league in batting average, home runs, RBI, and OPS. One of the best players in the league, Shortstop Mookie Betts, has been sidelined since June 16 with a fractured hand. His return to the diamond is uncertain at this time.
The team’s pitching staff has also been great this season. They are sixth in ERA, 11th in strikeouts, second in opposing batting average, and second in WHIP. Starting Pitcher Gavin Stone leads the team in wins(nine) and ERA(3.03). Glasnow leads Los Angeles in strikeouts and WHIP.
Los Angeles had six all-stars named to the National League’s initial roster. They included Glasnow, Catcher Will Smith, First Baseman Freddie Freeman, Betts, Outfielder Teoscar Hernandez, and Ohtani.
Dodgers Upcoming Schedule
Los Angeles began their series with the Philadelphia Phillies tonight. These two teams have the best record in the National League and will have the opportunity to face off against one another for the first time this season. The Dodgers close the first half of the regular season at home against the Detroit Tigers in a three-game set beginning on Friday.
The Los Angeles Dodgers will need Tyler Glasnow to recover well, and continue being effective, for the team to reach their full potential this season. Los Angeles has all the makings of a team that can win the 2024 World Series. The team is seeking their second championship in five seasons. They won the 2020 World Series in the COVID-shortened season.
