Tyler Glasnow DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he doesn't expect right-hander Tyler Glasnow (calves) to miss a start after he experienced cramping in both of his calves in his last outing on Sunday versus the Texas Rangers. Glasnow said he feels fine now and has been drinking plenty of fluids after a similar issue came up while in Toronto in 2024. In four scoreless innings against Texas on Easter Sunday before he was pulled early, the 31-year-old hard-throwing righty gave up three hits while walking one and striking out six in the team's eventual 1-0 win. He lines up to make his next start at home this weekend against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates, where he should be considered a must-start in fantasy. Through his first four starts with L.A. to begin the 2025 season, Glasnow is 1-0 with a 3.71 ERA and 1.18 WHIP with 23 strikeouts and 10 walks in 17 innings pitched.

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow (leg) exited Sunday's 1-0 win against the Texas Rangers with lower leg cramps. Glasnow was pulled from Sunday's start after just one pitch in the fifth inning. The 31-year-old allowed three hits and one walk with six strikeouts over four scoreless innings before being removed from Sunday's contest. The trainers checked him out in the fourth inning, but he initially stayed in the game before being pulled in the fifth frame. Glasnow is dealing with lower leg cramps and appears to have avoided a serious injury. The Dodgers' right-hander is considered day-to-day. He owns a 3.71 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and 23 strikeouts across four starts in 2024. Glasnow will get a few days off, but should be able to make his next scheduled start next Sunday at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow pitched two innings, allowing two hits and five runs in his team's 8-7 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. The 31-year-old walked five and struck out two in his abbreviated start. Glasnow completed the first two innings unscathed, but things unraveled in the third. After loading the bases with a Bryce Harper single, he uncorked a wild pitch -- scoring a run -- and walked Max Kepler before getting the yank. Alex Vesia promptly served up a Nick Castellanos grand slam on the next pitch, charging Glasnow with another three earned. Despite the disastrous outing against a strong lineup, he was much better his last time out when he struck out eight, blanking the Braves over five innings. Glasnow will try to return to that form in his next start, which projects to come at home against a hot Chicago Cubs squad next Sunday.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow had a strong first start of the season in Monday's 6-1 win over the Braves. Glasnow pitched five scoreless innings, allowing two hits and three walks with eight strikeouts on 79 pitches. The 31-year-old has presented a fantasy conundrum throughout his career in that he has been excellent on a start-for-start basis but has not been able to stay healthy. He reached a career-high in innings pitched in 2024 with 134, resulting in 22 starts. The Dodgers have employed a six-man rotation and have plenty of other injury concerns in their rotation, so Glasnow may not receive the workload of a conventional fantasy ace. However, he should pitch deep into games when he does start and offers elite strikeout upside. He will look to turn in another productive start in his next scheduled outing, which will be a tough matchup at the Phillies.

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow (elbow) is scheduled to face live hitters in a live batting practice session at camp on Tuesday, according to The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya. Glasnow should be ready to go for Opening Day in 2025 after ending last year on the injured list and being unavailable for the playoffs due to a sprained right elbow. The 31-year-old has a long list of arm injuries in his career, but he was a first-time All-Star in 2024 in his first year in L.A., going 9-6 with a 3.49 ERA (2.90 FIP) and 0.95 WHIP with a career-high 168 strikeouts and 35 walks in 134 innings over 22 starts. Glasnow's 134 innings and 22 starts also represent career-highs. There's a lot to like about him outside of his injury history, but the Dodgers using a six-man starting rotation will limit his fantasy upside somewhat to begin the year. He ranks as the No. 29 fantasy starting pitcher at RotoBaller.