The Dodgers have secured their spot in the postseason for the twelfth year running, as their All-Star player, Tyler Glasnow, is dealing with a recurring elbow injury that prematurely ended his first season with the Los Angeles team.
Damage to Glasnow
The 31-year-old forward confirmed on Friday that the elbow sprain did not require further diagnosis and he hopes to avoid surgery. “It’s incredibly disappointing,” Glasnow admitted. “My goal was to help the team win the World Series and be a key player in the postseason.”
Glasnow was placed on the disabled list on August 16 due to elbow tendonitis. He was slowly getting back on track when he had to stop after just a few warmup throws in a mock game in Atlanta last week, citing discomfort in his arm.
Glasnow Frustration and Repetitive Injuries
“Just understanding moving forward wouldn’t be stupid,” he said. In 2022, Glasnow underwent Tommy John surgery, after which he made 21 starts and threw 120 innings for the Tampa Bay Rays the following year. This year, he surpassed these benchmarks with a career high of 22 starts and 134 innings pitched, before his last start on August 11. He averaged an impressive 11.3 strikeouts per nine innings.
Finding a Solution
Glasnow is confident his pitching mechanics are solid. However, the 6-foot-8-inch pitcher realizes that his wide reach can cause a lot of strain on his arm. “I’m trying to come up with a way to reduce the pressure on the elbow,” he said. “I’m thinking about everything and I’m planning to put it in between the start of the season and the next season.”
