As the MLB offseason heats up, so do the trade rumors-and for a brief moment, Tyler Glasnow’s name was swirling in the mix. The Los Angeles Dodgers were reportedly fielding calls, and one scenario even had Glasnow potentially being flipped in a deal for Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal. On paper, it made for juicy speculation: two high-octane arms, both capable of fronting a rotation, potentially swapping coasts.
But if you’re a Dodgers fan clutching your Glasnow jersey a little tighter, you can breathe easy. According to Tyler Glasnow himself, the trade chatter stops here.
Speaking on MLB Network Radio, Glasnow shared that Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman personally assured him he’s not going anywhere. That kind of direct communication carries weight-especially in a league where front office smokescreens are part of the playbook.
“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’s not just a public relations move-it’s a signal of commitment. Glasnow isn’t just another name on the roster.
He’s a central figure in what the Dodgers are building, and he proved it during the 2025 postseason, playing a pivotal role in the team’s World Series run. Whether it was starting or coming out of the bullpen, Glasnow was a difference-maker when it mattered most.
This wasn’t a one-year rental situation either. When the Dodgers acquired Glasnow from the Tampa Bay Rays back in December 2023, they didn’t just bring him in for a short-term boost.
They locked him up with a five-year, $136.5 million extension-an investment that spoke volumes about how they view his long-term value. The deal also includes a $30 million team option for 2028, which would convert into a $21.5 million player option if declined.
That kind of structure gives both sides flexibility, but also shows the Dodgers’ intent to keep Glasnow in blue for the foreseeable future.
So far, Glasnow has lived up to expectations. In his two seasons with the Dodgers, the 32-year-old right-hander has posted a 13-9 record with a 3.37 ERA and a 1.01 WHIP over 40 starts. Those are frontline numbers, especially when you factor in his ability to miss bats and limit damage in high-leverage situations.
Of course, any time a player with Glasnow’s injury history is involved, trade speculation is going to follow. But the Dodgers didn’t just bet on talent-they bet on a healthy, productive version of Glasnow, and so far, that bet is paying off.
Zooming out a bit, the Dodgers are also facing a broader roster challenge. While they’re stacked with star power, they were the oldest team in MLB last season. That’s not lost on Friedman, who acknowledged the need to be mindful of age as the team makes offseason decisions.
Still, this is a franchise with championship expectations every year. That means striking a delicate balance-infusing youth where possible, but never at the expense of competing at the highest level. And right now, Glasnow is very much a part of that equation.
So while the rumor mill will keep churning-because it always does-this one seems to be off the table. Tyler Glasnow is staying in Los Angeles, and for a team with its eyes on another deep October run, that’s exactly how they want it.