Glasnow Gunning for Glory: Star Pitcher Eager to Help Dodgers Repeat as World Series Champs

When the Los Angeles Dodgers traded for and signed Tyler Glasnow to a contract extension last offseason, it was with the expectation that he would lead their rotation in big games for years to come.

It started out well enough with plenty of eye-catching performances in the regular season, but three stints on the injured list limited him to 22 starts. A strained right elbow landed him on the IL for the final time in 2024 and prematurely ended his season by August.

Glasnow’s injury forced him to sit in the dugout throughout the Dodgers’ postseason run, unable to help as the team tried to navigate multiple series with three healthy starting pitchers.

After the Dodgers became World Series champions in 2024, Glasnow has now shifted his focus to 2025 and helping LA repeat as champions, he said on his appearance on The Chris Rose Rotation.

“It sucked, but I’ll be here for a while and our team is going to be really good for a while too. So I’m looking ahead. Hopefully, we can get back to the playoffs this year and go back-to-back. It’s been a while since someone has done it, so I think that’s the only goal right now. Not the only goal, but what I’m thinking about the most. Just going and helping my team as much as I can and participate in the postseason.”

The Dodgers will have plenty of starting pitching talent heading into 2025 with the additions of Blake Snell, Shohei Ohtani, and the returns of Dustin May and Tony Gonsolin. But even with the crowded mix, Glasnow is still one of their top pitchers and should be relied upon again, as long as he stays healthy.

Health has been the biggest issue for Glasnow throughout his career, so he’s focused on addressing that this offseason with a new training program and different workouts.

Tyler Glasnow’s 2024 season

Last season was an improvement for Glasnow in many ways, he maintained a high strikeout rate while dropping his walk rate. He improved his batting average against and WHIP from 2023, while also setting career-highs in starts and innings pitched.

Glasnow finished 2024 with a 3.49 ERA, 2.90 FIP, and a career-high 3.8 WAR accumulated. His ability to take on an increased workload was a step in the right direction, with the next step being able to complete a full season with the increased strain and fatigue on his body.