Glasnow and Treinen Hold Live Batting Practice on Same Day, Key Dodgers Pitchers Nearing Return

Two vital arms in the Los Angeles Dodgers' pitching staff collectively advanced today. Tyler Glasnow and Blake Treinen each threw live batting practice on the same day.

For Glasnow, sidelined since early May with lower back spasms, this is already his second time facing batters in under a week. The 32-year-old right-hander completed two innings of work and reported no lingering discomfort. He specifically noted that since advancing his throwing program to flat-ground tosses at 90 feet, his back has shown no further symptoms.

"I think the key was giving myself enough rest before I started throwing again, so afterward there were absolutely no symptoms," Glasnow said in the Dodgers clubhouse. "I feel good. Health is fine, everything feels fine. Now it's just about getting back the rhythm of pitching and other sensations."

Meanwhile, Treinen stepped onto a mound to face hitters for the first time since landing on the injured list on June 20 with right elbow inflammation. The key reliever threw a full inning during the session. This marks a critical milestone in his rehab process, as an earlier MRI confirmed no structural damage to the elbow.

How both right-handers respond over the next few days will determine the next phase of their recovery. However, manager Dave Roberts expects that Glasnow's next step will be to head to the minor leagues for a rehab start.

"Feedback from the pitching department was that both performed very well," Roberts said. "They were in good shape after throwing. So my read is that Tyler will go out for a rehab assignment and gradually build up his pitch count from there."

Before landing on the injured list, Glasnow posted a 2.72 ERA with 49 strikeouts over seven starts this season. He revealed that during his forced layoff, he adjusted his delivery mechanics on the mound, aiming to keep his hips in a better position to prevent future back tightness.

With the Tuesday trade deadline rapidly approaching, the activation of Edwin Díaz, along with the imminent returns of Glasnow, Treinen, and Blake Snell, provides a powerful internal boost for the Dodgers as October looms large. Glasnow believes the timing is perfect for Los Angeles.

"I think it's great that everyone is coming back and getting healthy at this point," Glasnow said. "Díaz, Blake—everyone's returning at a perfect time. It feels really good to see everyone healthy at the end of the season. Right now I just want to go throw a rehab start in the minors and get back to the big leagues as soon as possible."