Dodgers' All-Star Starting Pitcher Returns From Extended IL Stint

The Los Angeles Dodgers have reinstated starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow from the injured list prior to their series against the Atlanta Braves. To replace Glasnow, the Dodgers have optioned right-handed reliever Paul Gervase to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Glasnow's absence from the starting rotation began early in May when he suffered back spasms and left a game against the Houston Astros in the second inning.

Despite recording his 1,000th regular season strikeout, Glasnow encountered several setbacks in his recovery, extending his time on the injured list. Before his injury, Glasnow had a solid 2.72 ERA over 39.2 innings and struck out 49 batters. During his rehab assignment, he performed well, allowing only two earned runs in 13.2 innings and striking out 20 batters.

His best outing was a scoreless 5.1 innings with nine strikeouts. The Dodgers' rotation is nearly complete, with Shohei Ohtani expected to pitch soon. The team currently has Glasnow, Blake Snell, Tarik Skubal, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Roki Sasaki as starters. Gervase, who joined the Dodgers on August 21, has a 2.35 ERA through 7.2 innings and eight strikeouts in four relief appearances.