Dodgers Open to Tyler Glasnow Trade Talks as Offseason Heats Up
The Los Angeles Dodgers aren’t in the habit of standing still. Even fresh off another World Series title, they’re not just content to run it back - they’re looking for ways to stay ahead of the curve. And that’s why Tyler Glasnow’s name is suddenly making the rounds in trade conversations.
According to a recent report, the Dodgers are open to discussing Glasnow with other teams this offseason. That doesn’t mean a deal is imminent - far from it - but the fact that L.A. is even willing to listen speaks volumes about where they are and how they think.
Let’s break this down.
Glasnow: Elite Arm, Question Mark Availability
When he’s on the mound, Tyler Glasnow is the kind of pitcher who can change a postseason series. He’s got a career 3.37 ERA, strikeout stuff that plays at any level, and a lights-out 1.69 ERA in the playoffs during the Dodgers’ latest title run. That’s ace-level production in the moments that matter most.
But the flip side is just as real. Glasnow has battled shoulder issues, elbow tendinitis, and has never made more than 22 starts in a season.
In 2025, he posted a strong 3.19 ERA - but only took the ball 18 times. At 32 years old, with a lengthy injury history, the question isn’t about talent.
It’s about how often you can count on him to take the mound.
Contract Considerations and Trade Value
Glasnow is under contract through 2027, with a club option for 2028, and he’s owed $30 million annually - no deferred money. That’s a hefty number, but not outrageous for a front-line starter. Still, if you’re the Dodgers, this could be the right time to cash in.
He’s coming off a productive year, still viewed as a high-end starter when healthy, and the market for starting pitching is always competitive. If you’re going to move him, now might be the moment to sell high - especially if you can flip him for a younger, controllable bat or a premium prospect package.
One name that’s been loosely connected in speculation: Tigers lefty Tarik Skubal. A Skubal-level blockbuster would be bold, but that’s the kind of deal where both sides could walk away feeling like they addressed a need.
Why the Dodgers Can Afford to Explore This
This isn’t about Glasnow being expendable. It’s about the Dodgers having the kind of depth that gives them flexibility.
The rotation is already deep, the bullpen is in great shape with Edwin Díaz anchoring the back end, and younger arms are pushing for innings. That kind of internal pressure creates opportunity - and sometimes tough decisions.
Andrew Friedman and the Dodgers’ front office don’t chase comfort. They chase edges. And even in a winter where they could stand pat and still be the World Series favorites, they’re looking for ways to get better - or, at the very least, stay nimble.
The openness to trade Glasnow doesn’t mean they’re eager to move him. But it does mean they’re listening. And when the Dodgers are listening, the rest of the league tends to pay attention.
This is the kind of move that could reshape a contender’s rotation or reload a farm system. It’s also a reminder that in L.A., even after a championship, the wheels never stop turning.