Steve Webb
LOS ANGELES, CA — Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow faced a crushing setback in his season due to an elbow injury, a significant blow to his team’s postseason hopes. Glasnow’s promising season ended prematurely, leaving him sidelined just as the Dodgers are preparing for their playoff push. In an interview before Friday’s game with the Colorado Rockies, he described the emotional and physical toll of this injury and how he has navigated through the frustrating experience.
Initially, Glasnow felt something was wrong with his arm but couldn’t pinpoint the exact issue. “I felt like I couldn’t quite figure out what was going on,” Glasnow mentioned, reflecting on how his arm didn’t feel right as he ramped up to game speed. After imaging and consultations, it became clear that an elbow sprain was the culprit. Despite this, Glasnow tried to maintain optimism, though the road ahead looked tough.
This isn’t the first time Glasnow has dealt with an injury like this, and he expressed his frustration at the recurring nature of his arm issues. “It’s just exhausting. I’ve done this so many times now,” he said, emphasizing the mental toll of the situation. Over the years, Glasnow has worked hard to stay healthy, but the reappearance of the injury is what makes this moment particularly difficult for him. He shared his disappointment about missing the opportunity to pitch in the postseason, especially given his desire to contribute to the team’s World Series run.
When asked if he had received a specific diagnosis, Glasnow admitted that details were still forthcoming. “All I know is it’s an elbow sprain,” he said, unsure of whether a procedure would be necessary. In the coming weeks, the plan is to reimage his elbow and determine whether he can resume throwing or if further intervention is needed.
Reflecting on his season, Glasnow thought he had left these issues behind him, especially after undergoing surgery a few years ago to address elbow problems. He explained that everything felt great throughout most of the year, but the last couple of starts before his injury revealed signs of mechanical struggles. Despite pushing through what he considered to be regular soreness, he was taken by surprise when the pain intensified during warm-ups for a simulated game in Atlanta.
The timing of the injury only added to his frustration. “I wanted to come here to win a World Series and pitch in the postseason, and now I’ve been told I can’t do that,” Glasnow lamented. He was confident leading up to this point, having felt that everything was lining up for a strong finish to the season.
Moving forward, Glasnow hopes to work with his coaches and medical team to address potential mechanical adjustments. His focus is on finding ways to make his delivery more efficient and reduce the stress on his elbow. “I have a long extension and put a lot of stress on my arm,” he explained. By analyzing his mechanics, he’s hoping to alleviate some of the strain that could be contributing to these recurring injuries.
As Glasnow heads into the offseason, his goal is simple: to return healthy and help the Dodgers in future postseason runs. But for now, he’ll be forced to watch from the sidelines, a difficult reality for any player with dreams of winning it all.
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