Tue Apr 29 04:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Dodgers Pitcher Glasnow Lands on IL with Shoulder Inflammation

**Los Angeles, CA** – The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Monday that starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow has been placed on the injured list due to right shoulder inflammation. This adds to the team’s already extensive pitching woes, with fellow starter Blake Snell also sidelined by a similar injury.

Manager Dave Roberts stated that while Glasnow’s shoulder is structurally sound, he is experiencing overall body soreness. The injury occurred after Glasnow gave up two consecutive home runs Sunday and reported discomfort while warming up. Glasnow expressed frustration over his recurring injuries, speculating that his current ailment may be linked to mechanical adjustments made to address a previous elbow injury.

This latest setback is a significant blow to the Dodgers, who were already facing a major pitching shortage. Eight starting pitchers are currently on the injured list, including Glasnow and Snell. While Tony Gonsolin is set to return Wednesday after a 20-month absence, the team will rely on a bullpen game the day before due to the depleted roster.

Manager Roberts expressed concern over the heavy workload on the Dodgers bullpen, which leads Major League Baseball in innings pitched. He noted the inherent volatility of pitching and the need to avoid overworking relievers.

While Glasnow and Snell’s return timelines are uncertain, Clayton Kershaw may return before the end of May. However, Shohei Ohtani’s return as a two-way player is not expected until after the All-Star break. Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki may temporarily increase their pitching frequency, but the Dodgers currently only have four starting pitchers on their active roster.

Glasnow, in his tenth major league season, has never pitched more than 134 innings in a single year. The Dodgers acquired him from the Tampa Bay Rays and signed him to a lucrative five-year, $136.56 million extension last December, hoping to overcome his history of injuries. Roberts acknowledged Glasnow’s frustration and stated the team is working to determine the root cause of the issue.

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