Tyler Glasnow Injury Update: Dave Roberts Expects Pitcher to Avoid IL

TL;DR

Tyler Glasnow of the Los Angeles Dodgers sustained a lower back injury but manager Dave Roberts is optimistic he will avoid the injured list. Glasnow will undergo an MRI to assess the injury's extent.

Key points

Tyler Glasnow injured his lower back during warm-ups.
Manager Dave Roberts expects Glasnow to avoid the injured list.
Glasnow will have an MRI to determine the injury's severity.

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It’s too soon to say if the back injury sustained by Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow is serious, but Wednesday afternoon, manager Dave Roberts signaled optimism. Glasnow hurt his lower back as he warmed up for the second inning against the Houston Astros. He said his back “gave out,” prompting him to gesture for the trainers’ help.

Apr 20, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (31) leaves the game against the Texas Rangers during the fifth inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images While there is some concern because Glasnow has sustained this injury before, Roberts said he doesn’t expect the pitcher to be put on the injured list. He’ll get an MRI to confirm the extent of the injury when the team returns to LA. Glasnow told Maddie Lee of the *Los Angeles Times* that it felt more like a spasm. “It shouldn’t be too long,” he said.

How did Tyler Glasnow get hurt?

Glasnow was effective in the first inning, racking up two strikeouts, . As he was warming up for the second inning, though, he felt his back “gave out” during a throw. When he tried another pitch, it didn’t feel better, he told . Glasnow has struggled with lower back pain before, as well as other injuries. In July 2024, amid his first season with the Dodgers, he suffered a back injury, then was sidelined again a month later with elbow tendonitis. That second injury ended his season. In 2025, he was hurt again, this time with right shoulder inflammation. He returned to action in July 2025 and stayed healthy for the rest of the year. said Glasnow has actually had this back injury pop up every year since high school, and they don’t expect the MRI to show structural damage.

Q&A

What injury did Tyler Glasnow sustain during the game?

Tyler Glasnow sustained a lower back injury while warming up for the second inning.

What did Dave Roberts say about Glasnow's injury prognosis?

Dave Roberts expressed optimism that Glasnow will avoid being placed on the injured list.

How has Tyler Glasnow performed this season before his injury?

Before his injury, Tyler Glasnow had a record of 3-0 with a 2.72 ERA and led the Dodgers with 48 strikeouts.