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Dodgers Place Tyler Glasnow on 60-Day Injured List Amid Back Spasms
6/7/2026, 9:28:31 PM
The Move to the 60-Day IL
Los Angeles transferred right-hander Tyler Glasnow to the 60-day injured list (IL) on Saturday, retroactive to May 6, after lower-back spasms forced him out of his May 6 start against the Houston Astros. The move makes him ineligible to return until at least July 6. In the corresponding roster adjustment, the club added right-hander Nick Frasso to the 40-man roster while keeping him at Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Recent Back Issues and Performance
Glasnow, 32, entered the 2024 season with a history of back tightness that sidelined him for a start in September 2023. Prior to his latest injury, he posted a 3-0 record, a 2.72 ERA, and 49 strikeouts over 39.2 innings in his first seven starts, establishing himself as a key component of the Dodgers’ rotation.
Key Personnel
- Tyler Glasnow – Starting pitcher, right-hander, 32, on 60-day IL.
- Dave Roberts – Dodgers manager, spokesperson on the injury decision.
- Nick Frasso – Right-hander added to the 40-man roster, remains in Triple-A.
- Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Justin Wrobleski – Starting pitchers who have helped sustain the staff.
- Blake Snell – Left-hander on the 60-day IL for elbow issues.
Timeline of the Injury and Roster Moves
- May 6 – Glasnow starts vs. Astros, exits after one inning with back pain.
- May 8 – Placed on the 15-day IL (per one source).
- May 6 (retroactive) – Dodgers move him to the 60-day IL, effective retroactively.
- May 6 – Nick Frasso added to the 40-man roster.
- July 6 – Earliest date Glasnow could be activated.
Numbers at a Glance
- Glasnow: 3-0, 2.72 ERA, 49 K in 39.2 IP (first seven starts).
- Dodgers: 41-23 record, NL West leaders by eight games.
- Frasso (Triple-A): 0-0, 4.85 ERA, 24 K in 13 IP.
- Snell: on 60-day IL for loose bodies in left elbow.
Implications for Los Angeles
Glasnow’s absence reduces the depth of a rotation that has already lost left-hander Blake Snell to a 60-day IL. The club’s recent success has relied on the contributions of Ohtani, Yamamoto, and Wrobleski, but the loss of Glasnow narrows margin for error as the Dodgers pursue the postseason.
Official Dodgers Statements
Manager Dave Roberts said the decision to place Glasnow on the IL was “prudent” and “smart,” noting that doctors had not cleared him for a throwing program and that an MRI showed “nothing really significant.” Roberts added that Glasnow was fully supportive of the move and that the team preferred caution over attempting to pitch through the discomfort.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Source 1 cites the back spasm surfacing on May 8, while Source 2 attributes the onset to the May 6 start. Both agree on the retroactive May 6 date for the 60-day IL but differ on the precise timeline of the initial IL placement. No further medical details beyond “lower back spasms” are provided.
Verbatim Quotes
- “but then the doctors just are not allowing for it and the body is not allowing for it.” — Dave Roberts, Dodgers manager
- “We talked to Tyler, and we just felt it was the right thing to do. It was smart,” — Dave Roberts, Dodgers manager
- “Probably could've tried to pitch through it. But it's early, and to be prudent, to be smart, play the game, Tyler was completely on board with that.” — Dave Roberts, Dodgers manager
- “nothing really significant.” — Dave Roberts, Dodgers manager
Looking Ahead
Glasnow’s rehabilitation will continue through early July, with the club monitoring his progress before a potential activation on or after July 6. The Dodgers may adjust the rotation further depending on his health and the performance of the remaining starters.
