History of Tyler Glasnow in Timeline

Tyler Allen Glasnow is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He previously played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Tampa Bay Rays. His MLB debut was with the Pirates in 2016 before being traded to the Rays in 2018.

1979: Glasnow's Parents Start Business

In 1979, Tyler Glasnow's parents, Greg and Donna, began their hardwood retail business in the Santa Clarita Valley.

1980: Two Days Rest

Prior to 2020, a pitcher starting on two days rest had not happened since 1980.

1988: Pitch Tracking Begins

In 1988, Major League Baseball started officially tracking the number of pitches thrown in games. This marked a significant change in how pitching performance was analyzed and evaluated.

August 23, 1993: Tyler Glasnow is Born

On August 23, 1993, Tyler Allen Glasnow was born in Santa Clarita, California.

2006: Will Inman Sets Strikeout Record

In 2006, Will Inman set the single-season strikeout record for the West Virginia Power franchise with 134.

2011: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates

Tyler Glasnow was drafted in the fifth round of the 2011 MLB draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates. He signed for a $600,000 signing bonus.

2012: Professional Debut

Tyler Glasnow made his professional debut in 2012 with the Gulf Coast Pirates of the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League.

2013: Breakthrough Season in Minor Leagues

In 2013, pitching for the West Virginia Power, Glasnow achieved a 9-3 record with a 2.18 ERA and an impressive 164 strikeouts in 111.1 innings. This strikeout count set a new single-season record for the West Virginia Power franchise, surpassing Will Inman's 2006 record of 134.

2014: Dominant Performance with Bradenton

Tyler Glasnow had a stellar season with the Bradenton Marauders in 2014, boasting a 12-5 record and an impressive 1.74 ERA over 23 starts.

2015: Injury and Promotion to AAA

Tyler Glasnow's 2015 season was marked by a brief setback due to a sprained ankle in early May. However, he persevered, making his return in June and eventually earning a promotion to the Indianapolis Indians, the Pirates' Class AAA affiliate, in late July. Despite being considered for a call-up to the major leagues that year, the Pirates ultimately decided against it.

July 7, 2016: MLB Debut

Tyler Glasnow made his Major League debut on July 7, 2016, for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He faced the St. Louis Cardinals and struck out Aledmys Diaz for his first MLB strikeout.

2016: Added to 40-Man Roster

After a strong showing in 2015, Tyler Glasnow was added to the Pittsburgh Pirates' 40-man roster for the 2016 season. He began the year with the Indianapolis Indians, delivering a remarkable performance with a 1.87 ERA and 133 strikeouts across 110.67 innings pitched over 20 starts.

2016: MLB Debut

Tyler Glasnow made his MLB debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2016.

2017: Up and Down Season

Tyler Glasnow's 2017 season was a rollercoaster. While he started the year in Pittsburgh's rotation, he faced command issues and was optioned to Indianapolis in June. He excelled in Indianapolis, boasting a 9-2 record and a 1.93 ERA. He returned to Pittsburgh during September call-ups.

July 31, 2018: Traded to the Rays and Joins Starting Rotation

On July 31, 2018, Tyler Glasnow was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays along with Austin Meadows and Shane Baz for Chris Archer. He immediately earned a spot in their starting rotation.

2018: Traded to the Tampa Bay Rays

In 2018, Tyler Glasnow was traded from the Pittsburgh Pirates to the Tampa Bay Rays along with Austin Meadows and Shane Baz for Chris Archer.

2018: Transition to Relief Pitcher

Tyler Glasnow transitioned to a relief pitcher role for the Pirates in 2018.

2019: All-Star Caliber Start, Injury Shortened Season, and Postseason Debut

Tyler Glasnow's 2019 season began with a bang, earning him the American League Pitcher of the Month award for April with a 5-0 record and a 1.75 ERA. Unfortunately, an arm strain in May sidelined him until September. Despite a strong return, his season ended in the ALDS with two losses against the Houston Astros.

2020: Postseason Success and World Series Appearance

Despite the shortened 2020 season, Tyler Glasnow played a crucial role in the Tampa Bay Rays' playoff run. He secured the clinching game victories in both the Wild Card round against the Toronto Blue Jays and the Division Series against the New York Yankees. Notably, he started Game 5 of the ALDS on just two days' rest, becoming the second pitcher since 1980 to achieve this feat. Although the Rays fell short in the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, with Glasnow experiencing two losses, his impact on the team's postseason journey was undeniable.

2021: Injury and Tommy John Surgery

In 2021, Tyler Glasnow started strong before a career-altering injury. He was diagnosed with partial tears in the ulnar collateral ligament and a flexor strain in his right elbow in June, attributing the injury to adjustments he made in response to recent MLB rule changes. After an unsuccessful attempt at rehabilitation, he underwent Tommy John surgery, sidelining him for the rest of 2021 and most of 2022.

2021: Meets Girlfriend Meghan Murphy

Tyler Glasnow met his girlfriend, Meghan Murphy, at a Tampa Bay Rays game in 2021.

August 22, 2022: Contract Extension

On August 22, 2022, Tyler Glasnow and the Tampa Bay Rays agreed to a contract extension running through the 2024 season. The deal secured him $5.35 million in 2023 and $25 million in 2024.

2022: Recovery from Tommy John Surgery

Tyler Glasnow spent the majority of 2022 recovering from Tommy John Surgery.

February 28, 2023: Sidelined with Oblique Strain

On February 28, 2023, it was announced that Tyler Glasnow would miss the start of the 2023 season due to a Grade 2 strain in his left oblique.

December 16, 2023: Traded to the Dodgers and Signs Contract Extension

On December 16, 2023, Tyler Glasnow was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for Ryan Pepiot and Jonny DeLuca. He also signed a five-year contract extension with the Dodgers for $136.5 million.