Tyler Glasnow made quite the entrance in his 2026 Cactus League debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers, showcasing why he's a key figure in their rotation. In his first outing of the new season, Glasnow pitched two full innings and faced a batter in the third, allowing just a single hit and striking out four.
The big right-hander was electric from the start, striking out the side in the first inning. Austin Hays and Lenyn Sosa swung through his pitches, while Kyle Teel was caught looking. Glasnow continued his dominance in the second inning, retiring the side with a groundout, a lineout, and another strikeout.
In the third inning, Glasnow surrendered his first hit to Braden Montgomery but was promptly pulled after recording an out. Montgomery later scored on a two-run homer by Tanner Murray, marking the only blemish on Glasnow's otherwise impressive performance.
As for his role in the Dodgers' rotation, Glasnow is a lock. Despite battling injuries in 2025, where he made just 18 starts, he still posted a solid 3.19 ERA over 90.1 innings with 106 strikeouts.
His postseason performance was even more remarkable, boasting a 1.69 ERA while transitioning between the bullpen and starting rotation. Notably, he recorded his first MLB save in the 2025 postseason, sealing a crucial win against the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 6 of the World Series.
Joining Glasnow in the Dodgers' rotation are stars like Shohei Ohtani, Blake Snell, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Meanwhile, Roki Sasaki, Gavin Stone, River Ryan, and Emmet Sheehan are all vying for the remaining spots. With such depth and talent, the Dodgers are poised to continue their dominance in the MLB this season.
Glasnow's debut was a promising start to what could be another standout year for the Dodgers' ace.