Tyler Glasnow's latest setback has a surprising origin story—one that goes all the way back to his high school days. The Los Angeles Dodgers ace was pulled from Wednesday's game against the Houston Astros after just one inning due to lower back pain, a problem he revealed he's been managing since he was a teenager at William S. Hart High School in Santa Clarita, California.

Glasnow, who gave up a home run in the first inning, signaled trouble during his warm-up pitches for the second frame. He called Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and the training staff to the mound, and after a brief discussion, the decision was made to exit the game. The bullpen quickly took over, with Jack Dreyer stepping in to handle the load.

Despite the early exit, the Dodgers' offense exploded for an 11-2 victory, highlighted by Andy Pages' three-home-run night. The bullpen—headlined by Dreyer, Edgardo Henriquez, Kyle Hurt, Blake Treinen, Tanner Scott, and Brock Stewart—allowed just one run, sealing the series win on the road.

Glasnow described the issue as a spasm, noting it's something he's dealt with since high school and attributes to his tall frame. The 2024 All-Star has been putting up solid numbers in 2026, entering his seventh start with a 3-0 record and a 2.56 ERA. In the same game, he also reached a career milestone, recording his 1,000th strikeout in just 793 innings—the fastest in MLB history to hit that mark.

For Dodgers fans, it's a reminder that even the game's elite pitchers carry old battles with them. But with a deep bullpen and an explosive lineup, Los Angeles is proving they can weather the storm.