Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow is nearing a return to the active roster following a strong performance in his second rehab start for the Oklahoma City Comets on Friday. Glasnow, who has been sidelined with lower back spasms since early May, retired 11 of the 13 batters he faced over 3.2 scoreless innings.
During his outing, the right-hander threw 67 pitches, recording eight strikeouts and two walks. His performance included a 41% whiff rate and a 34% combined strike percentage (CSW), indicating he is nearing peak form. This outing showed improvement from his first rehab start with the Comets, where he allowed one run in 2.2 innings.
Glasnow has completed three rehab outings in total, including one with the Ontario Tower Buzzers. His progress is a welcome development for the Dodgers' pitching staff, which has also been without key player Shohei Ohtani, though Ohtani has also made progress by throwing his first bullpen session in nearly a month.
The 32-year-old pitcher landed on the injured list with recurring lower back issues. The Dodgers have managed his return cautiously since he was sidelined. Glasnow's tenure with the Dodgers, which began after a December 2023 trade, has been marked by injuries.
He missed the 2024 postseason due to a right elbow sprain, despite having pitched a career-high 134 innings that year. In 2025, he missed over two months with right shoulder inflammation but returned to play a significant role in the playoffs. Glasnow also experienced injuries during the 2026 season, but his recent rehab performance suggests an imminent return to the starting rotation.
He is expected to make at least one more rehab start before being activated from the injured list. This season, Glasnow has posted a 2.72 ERA with 49 strikeouts in 39.2 innings pitched across seven starts for the Dodgers. His recent performance indicates he may be ready to contribute as the team heads into October.