The Los Angeles Dodgers have been dealt another injury blow, placing right-handed pitcher Tyler Glasnow on the injured list due to back spasms. The move comes after an eventful Wednesday outing against the Houston Astros, where Glasnow reached a career milestone—recording his 1,000th strikeout in the first inning—before being pulled early.

Glasnow initially returned for the second inning, but during warm-ups, he felt discomfort in his back that ultimately sidelined him. In a corresponding roster move, the Dodgers recalled right-hander Paul Gervase from the 40-man roster to provide an extra arm in the bullpen.

Gervase's stay in the majors may be brief, however, as Blake Snell is expected to join the team on Saturday and make a start. Snell was originally slated to pitch for the Single-A Ontario Tower Buzzers, but plans changed quickly, bringing the Cy Young winner to Los Angeles instead. With Glasnow out, the Dodgers have the enviable luxury of slotting in a true ace when healthy.

In the meantime, Gervase offers a reliable long-relief option. The stocky righty can handle low- to middling-leverage situations, eating innings to preserve the team's high-leverage arms. Over nine relief appearances in 2026, he has posted a 3.65 ERA in 12.1 innings, allowing six hits, five runs, and nine walks while striking out 17 batters. If he continues at this pace in the minors, he should earn longer stints in the majors as injuries inevitably strike.

This injury also buys the Dodgers more time to sort out their rotation depth. With Justin Wrobleski, Emmet Sheehan, and Roki Sasaki all waiting in the wings, the organization faces tough decisions when everyone is healthy. Before Glasnow's setback and Snell's return, that decision seemed likely by the end of the month. Now, there's a little extra breathing room—a small silver lining for a team navigating the long grind of a season.