Dodgers GM assures no concern despite latest setback with Tyler Glasnow

""He's going to take a few days off from throwing completely and will kind of reset," Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said of Glasnow. "Then we'll re-evaluate, probably midweek, of what his schedule is. "I still don't think any concern long-term, but a little slower on the frontend than initially expected.""

"The team did not find anything to be overly concerned about from his MRI results and initially hoped he would only need to spend the minimum amount of time on the IL. However, it became clear that things were trending in the wrong direction when Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed Monday that Glasnow's back had "flared up" and wasn't close to throwing off a mound."

"The All-Star pitcher has dealt with lower back issues throughout his career, which he previously blamed in part on his tall stature. After a similar injury last season, Glasnow went as far as saying his back issues are unavoidable and that he tries to manage them to the best of his ability."

"When Glasnow first landed on the IL, the plan was for Blake Snell to replace him in the Dodgers rotation. But with the left-hander set to undergo left elbow surgery on Tuesday, L.A. only has a five-man starting staff for the time being. That's expected to change when the Dodgers officially add the newly-acquired Eric Lauer to their active roster."

Tyler Glasnow was placed on the 15-day injured list because of lower back spasms. He had resumed playing catch but was shut down from throwing after a setback. The plan is to take several days off from throwing to reset, then re-evaluate his schedule midweek. MRI results did not show anything overly concerning, but his back flared up and he was not close to throwing off a mound. Glasnow has managed lower back issues throughout his career and previously described them as difficult to avoid. He started the season well, going 3-0 with a 2.72 ERA across seven games. With Glasnow out, Blake Snell was initially expected to replace him, but Snell is set for left elbow surgery, leaving a five-man rotation until Eric Lauer is added.

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