Los Angeles is about to get a major shot in the arm for its pitching staff because Tyler Glasnow is officially rejoining the Dodgers’ rotation on Tuesday after more than three grueling months on the injured list with back issues.
The Summer Slog Is Done For
Even with the second-best record in baseball, the Dodgers have been a bit of a grind this summer. They haven’t really felt like that “big bully” team everyone likes to complain about, especially when it comes to the rotation. Losing the *entire* original starting rotation for the summer will definitely do that to a squad! But now, they’ve got Tarik Skubal in the mix, and Glasnow is back on the mound. And get this: Shohei Ohtani is also on deck, slated for a September 1st return. Manager Dave Roberts, in classic understated fashion, said, “We feel good about it.” He’s clearly pumped for Glasnow’s return: “I’m excited to see Tyler back. I know he has missed competing, worked hard to get healthy, got his pitch count up and is now finally ready to participate. It’s going to be a fun series against the Braves. It will be good to get Tyler back in the mix.” You can practically hear the relief in his voice, right?
The New Look Rotation Takes Shape
With Glasnow back and Ohtani just around the corner, this isn’t just an addition, it’s a full-on rotation shuffle. Justin Wrobleski hit the injured list last week, and Eric Lauer is getting moved to the bullpen to make room. When Ohtani comes back, they’re going to ease him in, just like they have before. Lauer’s going to be in a “piggyback” role, probably following Ohtani on the mound. The big hope is to get Ohtani back up to five innings as the critical late season games approach. That’s a clear signal they mean serious business. Blake Snell sounds stoked about it, too. He said, “Glasnow on Tuesday and then Sho’s working his way back. I mean, yeah, it’s going to be a lot of good competition within the starting rotation. I’m really excited about it.” He sees it as a chance to learn from the best, observing their mentality and how they attack hitters. “Having those conversations are very big,” Snell added, “I’m definitely grateful to be on the same team but a lot to learn.” That’s the kind of internal competition that makes a team dangerous.
This isn’t just good news for the fans, but for the players, too. Having your squad at full strength, especially your pitching, changes everything for team morale and confidence. Roberts mentioned a “fun series against the Braves,” which is exactly the kind of test they’ll want to face with these arms back in action. With Glasnow returning and Ohtani following close behind, the Dodgers are about to unleash a whole new level of pitching dominance, just in time for the business end of the season. They’ve been a top team despite the injuries, but now, they might just become the absolute force everyone expects. The rest of baseball just got put on notice.
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Originally reported by True Blue LA.
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