Tyler Glasnow left his start against the Houston Astros after the first inning due to back discomfort. The Dodgers' manager, Dave Roberts, provided an update following the incident.
Key points
Tyler Glasnow left the game after the first inning
He felt back discomfort during the second inning
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts provided an injury update
Glasnow celebrated his 1,000th career strikeout before the injury
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May 6, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow (31) delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images
May 6, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow (31) delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images
Glasnow made his start on Wednesday in Houston, though he ended up leaving following the first inning.
He had just celebrated his 1,000th career strikeout when he stepped on the field for the second inning and felt something in his back that led to him getting pulled.
The injury was deemed back spasms by Glasnow, who has dealt with them since growing up as a teenager.
Q&A
What injury did Tyler Glasnow sustain during the game?
Tyler Glasnow experienced back discomfort that led to him being pulled from the game after the first inning.
When did Tyler Glasnow reach his 1,000th career strikeout?
Tyler Glasnow celebrated his 1,000th career strikeout during the game against the Houston Astros before leaving due to injury.
Who is the manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers?
The manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers is Dave Roberts.
What happened to Tyler Glasnow in the second inning of the game?
Tyler Glasnow felt something in his back when he stepped on the field for the second inning, prompting his early exit.
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May 6, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow (31) delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images
May 6, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow (31) delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images
After Wednesdayâs game, manager Dave Roberts downplayed the injury.
âI think that, given itâs something thatâs recurring, and then kind of looking at the history, it hasnât been an IL situation. Itâs been more of, we push him back a couple days, two, three days,â Roberts said.
âI donât expect it to be an IL situation. I donât think he does either, and weâll go from there.â
On Friday, before the Dodgersâ game against the Braves, Roberts said that the MRI showed ânothing really significantâ and the team is in a âholding patternâ to see how things go over the coming days.
The Dodgersâ back-up plan for Glasnow
The Dodgers will activate Blake Snell on Saturday, giving the team another starter to potentially skip Glasnowâs next start and give him more time to recover.
Additionally, the Dodgers have Paul Gervase, another tall right-hander, on the taxi squad for the homestand.
If another injury arises or the Dodgers put Glasnow on the IL, Gervase will indeed get activated, but until then, he will be floating with the team.
Glasnow explains his history of back pains
With regards to Glasnowâs back issue, it is not the first time that he has dealt with it. He missed time in the past due to a similar kind of problem.
âIt kind of just gives out. Iâve gotten it since high school. Being tall, I guess. I get it a couple times a year,â Glasnow said.
âJust a warm-up pitch and it gave out. I tried to throw another one and it just was like too hard to bend over. But itâs not too serious. Iâve had this a few times. Just one of those things where itâs thrown out. Once it feels better, it feels better. It shouldnât be too long.â
The Dodgers, until Glasnow either makes progress or does not, will be forced to wait and see how he feels in the coming days.