Tyler Glasnow is excelling in the 2026 season, leading Dodgers pitchers in fWAR, K-BB%, xFIP, and SIERA. His durability has been a concern, but he has improved his command significantly, reducing his walk rate while maintaining a high strikeout percentage. Glasnow has also limited home runs effectively, allowing only two in 33 innings. Changes to his pitching repertoire, including the addition of a knuckle curveball, have contributed to his success. The Dodgers' strategy focuses on maximizing pitcher performance while preparing for October.
"Glasnow has never looked better at any stage of his career, leading all Dodger starting pitchers in fWAR, K-BB%, xFIP, and SIERA while averaging 6 2/3 innings per start."
"He has reduced his walk rate by half in 2026, improving from an 11.7 BB% last season to a much more manageable figure, while slightly increasing his strikeout rate."
"Glasnow has allowed only two homers in 33 innings, translating to a 0.55 HR/9, and is running a career-best 6.7 HR/FB%, despite a higher fly ball rate."
"This season, he has added a knuckle curveball to his repertoire, alongside his already effective curveball, and has increased his sinker/2-seamer usage."
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