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Dodgers Activate Tyler Glasnow Ahead of Braves Series Opener
8/26/2026, 1:06:17 AM
Activation of Tyler Glasnow
The Los Angeles Dodgers reinstated right-hander Tyler Glasnow from the injured list before Tuesday’s series opener against the Atlanta Braves. The move coincided with the optioning of reliever Paul Gervase to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Recent Performance and Rehab
Glasnow’s season was halted in early May after he exited a game against the Houston Astros with back spasms, shortly after recording his 1,000th regular-season strikeout. Prior to the injury he posted a 2.72 ERA over 39.2 innings. One report lists 49 strikeouts, while another records 48 for the same workload.
During his rehab assignment, Glasnow made four starts in the minors, allowing two earned runs across 13.2 innings and striking out 20 batters. His final minor-league outing was a 5.1-inning, one-hit, scoreless effort with nine strikeouts.
Roster Adjustments and Rotation Outlook
With Glasnow’s return, the Dodgers placed Paul Gervase—who had appeared in four games for the major-league club with a 2.35 ERA—on Triple-A. Gervase’s most recent major-league appearance was a two-scoreless-inning relief effort against the San Diego Padres on July 5.
Glasnow’s activation displaced starter Eric Lauer, who was moved to the bullpen. The revised rotation now features Glasnow, Cy Young winners Tarik Skubal and Blake Snell, All-Star Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and emerging talent Roki Sasaki, with Shohei Ohtani expected to rejoin soon.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Strikeout total before injury: 49 (one source) vs. 48 (another source).
- No official comment from the Dodgers’ front office regarding the strategic rationale for moving Lauer to the bullpen has been published.
Upcoming Start
Glasnow is slated to start the series against the Braves on Tuesday, marking his first major-league appearance since the May injury. The game will test the newly configured rotation and provide an early look at how the team adapts to the shift in staff roles.
