Tyler Glasnow exits start with lower back pain

TL;DR

Tyler Glasnow exited his start against the Houston Astros after one inning due to lower back pain. He recorded his 1,000th career strikeout before leaving the game.

Key points

Tyler Glasnow left the game after one inning
He experienced lower back pain
Glasnow achieved his 1,000th career strikeout
He had a 2.72 ERA and led the Dodgers with 49 strikeouts
Jack Dreyer replaced him and pitched two scoreless innings

Tyler GlasnowLos Angeles DodgersHouston AstrosDalton Rushing

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MAY 06: Tyler Glasnow #31 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on May 06, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) | Getty Images Tyler Glasnow left his start on Wednesday afternoon against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park after only one inning, with the Dodgers right-hander suffering lower back pain per an announcement from the team. Glasnow was warming up for the second inning when he felt something, and was quickly joined on the mound by catcher Dalton Rushing, manager Dave Roberts, head athletic trainer Thomas Albert and the entire infield. After a bit of deliberation, Glasnow walked off the field and into the clubhouse. View Link Glasnow allowed a solo home run in the first inning but also struck out a pair. His first strikeout, getting Yordan Alvárez looking on a curveball, was the 1,000th strikeout of Glasnow’s career. He’s the 576th pitcher in major league history with at least 1,000 strikeouts. Prior to the injury, Glasnow was off to a good start this season, leading the Dodgers with 49 strikeouts with his 2.72 ERA. He . Left-hander replaced Glasnow on the mound and pitched two scoreless innings to start what figures to be a scramble to finish out the game.

Q&A

What caused Tyler Glasnow to leave the game against the Astros?

Tyler Glasnow left the game due to lower back pain.

How many strikeouts does Tyler Glasnow have in his career?

Tyler Glasnow reached 1,000 career strikeouts during the game.

Who replaced Tyler Glasnow after his injury?

Jack Dreyer replaced Tyler Glasnow on the mound and pitched two scoreless innings.