Tyler Glasnow Dominates in Return, Showcases Pitch Mix Adjustments for Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow delivered a season-best performance on Wednesday, holding the Minnesota Twins to just one run on three hits and striking out 12 batters over seven innings. Since his return from an inflamed shoulder on July 9th, Glasnow, who was scheduled to start the series finale, has shown a deliberate shift in his pitching approach, significantly increasing his sinker usage to over 25% while subtly dropping his arm angle by nearly four degrees. These adjustments have contributed to improved sinker movement and a flatter vertical attack angle on his four-seam fastball, leading to an impressive 1.00 ERA over his last three starts where he has consistently gone at least five innings and allowed fewer than two runs, despite his command still developing post-injury.