The Dodgers might be looking to solidify their rotation and manage their payroll, as whispers are circulating that the AL Cy Young Award winner could be heading elsewhere.
This offseason, Los Angeles has engaged in trade discussions regarding veteran pitcher Tyler Glasnow, and they seem open to the idea of letting him go, as reported by ESPN.
Glasnow recently tied the knot and wrapped up his second year with the team, still having two years remaining on his contract, which includes both team and player options through 2028.
This speculation arises amid indications that the Tigers could be pursuing ace lefty Tarik Skubal, with ESPN labeling the potential trade as “likely.” Interestingly, the Dodgers are among the few teams that could handle the salary and prospect demands for him.
The Dodgers are definitely not slowing down. Skubal would fit well, considering their successful track record in recent offseasons.
It’s a bit murky when it comes to the team’s intentions, but moving Glasnow could free up much-needed payroll space for L.A., even if it means losing a capable starter who has faced durability issues.
When healthy, Glasnow stands out as a frontline pitcher, but his availability has always been a major concern.
In the past two seasons, he participated in only 40 games for the Dodgers while logging 224 1/3 innings with a 13-9 record and a sound 3.37 ERA.
This season alone, he recorded a 4-3 record with a 3.19 ERA.
Though he missed the 2024 World Series due to an elbow issue, he managed 21 1/3 innings in the postseason, posting an impressive 1.69 ERA.
Despite already having a packed rotation, featuring Glasnow, Blake Snell, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Roki Sasaki, and Shohei Ohtani, all contracted for next season, there are durability questions surrounding this group.
Trading Glasnow, whether for Skubal or someone else, might enable the Dodgers to address other team needs while potentially securing a more reliable starter.
Currently, Glasnow is set to earn $65 million over the next two years, which breaks down to about $32.5 million annually. Additionally, he has a player option of $21.56 million and a team option worth $30 million for 2028.
The most significant offseason move for the Dodgers so far has been signing former Mets closer Edwin Diaz to a three-year deal valued at $69 million.
