Tyler Glasnow is no stranger to trade rumors - and once again, his name found its way into the spotlight during the MLB Winter Meetings. This time, it was in connection to a potential deal involving Tigers ace Tarik Skubal. But if you ask Glasnow, he’s not packing his bags anytime soon.
The Dodgers’ right-hander addressed the chatter head-on during a recent Sirius XM interview, acknowledging the noise but making it clear where things stand - at least from what he’s been told.
“I obviously have seen the Skubal stuff, and I think that seems to be relatively real,” Glasnow said. “I’ve also seen some rumors where I would get traded for him, so it’s like, I don’t know what to believe.
I talked to Andrew and our front office and they were like, ‘No, you’re not going anywhere.’ They told me I’m not going to get traded, and I trust them.
So that’s obviously a nice feeling.”
That kind of reassurance matters, especially for a pitcher like Glasnow, who’s battled through injuries but still brings legitimate top-tier stuff when he’s on. At 32, he’s not quite the flamethrower he once was, but his fastball still carries bite, and his breaking pitches continue to miss bats at an elite rate. His 3.37 ERA and 30.9% strikeout rate over his last 40 starts speak for themselves, and his postseason track record - a 1.69 ERA in six playoff appearances - is exactly the kind of resume that earns trust in October.
So why would the Dodgers even entertain moving him? Well, this isn’t about shopping Glasnow - it’s about listening when a potential blockbuster comes to the table. According to reports, Los Angeles isn’t actively trying to deal him, but they’re not shutting the door on the idea either, especially if it means landing a two-time Cy Young winner like Skubal.
That said, Glasnow’s contract makes him even more valuable in the Dodgers’ current structure. He’s under control for two more seasons, with a team option in 2028 that could convert to a $21.56 million player option - a manageable number for a pitcher of his caliber, especially in today’s market. That kind of flexibility is gold for a team trying to sustain a championship window.
And make no mistake, Glasnow is more than just rotation depth. On a staff already stacked with frontline arms, he’s a luxury - a middle-of-the-rotation weapon who can dominate when healthy.
His long frame generates elite extension, and that translates into spin and velocity that still give hitters fits. The Dodgers know what they have, and unless the return is undeniable, moving him doesn’t make a ton of sense.
For now, it looks like Glasnow is staying put - and that’s good news for a Dodgers team that’s built to contend now and for years to come.