The Los Angeles Dodgers have freed up a spot on the 40-man roster with Tyler Glasnow being moved to the 60-day injured list.
The Dodgers have missed Glasnow for a long time, dating back to May 6th , when he left a game with back spasms.
Glasnow is one of the tallest baseball players in the league, which leaves him prone to back issues. During a game on the road vs. the Astros , his back flared up as it has for a good portion of his life.
He has been throwing on and off, but his return still seems a way off.
Apr 29, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow (31) pitches during the fifth inning against the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
With the roster spot, the Dodgers are adding Nick Frasso, a righty, to the 40-man roster, allowing him to be an option for the team to call up in case of an injury.
Frasso will be staying in Oklahoma City for the time being, where he has posted a 4.85 ERA in 11 relief appearances.
He is a former Toronto Blue Jays draft pick who has floated between both Toronto and the Dodgers.
Frasso is another tall pitcher, measuring at six feet, five inches. He is an LA native, coming out of Loyola Marymount University.
He was brought on a minor league deal over the offseason after he was non-tendered by the Dodgers. He has a pedigree of being a top 100 prospect at different points in his career.
Feb 28, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Nick Frasso (79) against the Los Angeles Angels during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
"Frasso has an extremely deceptive delivery thanks to his extension and crossfire action, and he also has the athleticism to repeat it. He has a long history of throwing strikes and held up while working a career-high 93 innings in 2023," MLB Pipeline wrote about the righty.
"Durability is the only real question he has to answer to become a mid-rotation starter, and he has the stuff to have a fallback as a late-inning reliever."
He has the potential to emerge as a solid arm for the Dodgers, with the ceiling to be even higher if he can stay healthy.
