Los Angeles Dodgers right-hand shooter Tyler Glasnow is fine-tuning his pitching mechanics through spring training in an effort to overcome his health issues in his second season. The 30-year-old's pitching adjustments focused on improving the angle of his spine when pitching, and head coach Dave Roberts revealed on March 16 that "in the past he was sometimes too mechanical, which inhibited his natural athleticism. In this year's spring training, he successfully released himself. "

In the 2024 season, Glasno set a career high with 134 innings in 22 starts, but was reimbursed early for tendonitis in his right elbow. In the offseason, he consulted with a number of biomechanics experts, both inside and outside the Dodgers team, and ultimately settled on adjusting the angle of the spine as key — by maintaining a more stable torso inclination to avoid "opening the shoulders too early" when pitching to increase the load on the elbow. "It's a healthier way to stretch," Glasno explained, adding that his 7.5-foot pitch is already in the top 1 percent of the major leagues in 2024.

"I don't even feel like I'm adjusting now," he laughs, "but the video shows a noticeable change." It's not perfect, but it's positive. The fine-tuning is beginning to pay off: after three appearances in spring training, Glasno's feedback arm recovery has improved significantly, in contrast to last August's injury list due to elbow discomfort and a complete shutdown in September.

A healthy bet on the rotation of the trump card
The Dodgers' starting rotation for the new season is expected to be historic – Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Blake Snell, Roki Sasaki and Glasno form the core quartet. Pitcher coach Mark Prior noted: "Glasno is frustrated with last year's finale and is eager to contribute in the playoffs. The new season brings a new perspective. "

Roberts emphasised the team's cautious use of Glasno: "Last year he used to experience arm discomfort during the start, but now he is in a relaxed state. Dodgers plan to make another appearance in the Japan warm-up before the Tokyo Series to stock up for the regular season.

When asked about the effectiveness of the adjustments, Glasno remained cautiously optimistic: "The recovery is indeed smoother, but it's too early to tell. Feeling good at the moment. The right-hand shooter, who averages 96mph and has one of the league's top right throwers in lateral movement, is knocking on the door of health with scientific adjustments. If the durability bottleneck is broken, Dodge's $110 million investment may realize the ultimate value.