History of Tyler Glasnow in Timeline

Tyler Glasnow is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB. He debuted with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2016 before being traded to the Tampa Bay Rays in 2018. After six seasons with Tampa Bay, Glasnow was traded to the Dodgers after the 2023 season. He was named an All-Star in 2024.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1979: Greg and Donna Glasnow Started Hardwood Retail Business

In 1979, Greg and Donna Glasnow, Tyler Glasnow's parents, started working as hardwood retailers in the Santa Clarita Valley.

1980: Second Pitcher Since 1980 to Start on Two Days' Rest

In 2020, Tyler Glasnow became the second pitcher since 1980 to start a game on two days' rest.

1988: Strikeout Record

Tyler Glasnow became the first pitcher in April 2024 to strike out 14 or more batters in a game while throwing fewer than 90 pitches since they first tracked pitches in 1988.

August 23, 1993: Tyler Glasnow Born

On August 23, 1993, Tyler Allen Glasnow was born. He is an American professional baseball pitcher.

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2006: Will Inman's Strikeout Record

In 2006, Will Inman recorded 134 strikeouts in a single season for the West Virginia Power franchise.

2011: Drafted by Pittsburgh Pirates

In 2011, Tyler Glasnow was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the fifth round of the Major League Baseball draft and signed for a $600,000 signing bonus.

2012: Professional Debut

In 2012, Tyler Glasnow made his professional debut for the Gulf Coast League Pirates, going 0–3 with a 2.10 ERA in 11 games, and also started one game for the State College Spikes.

2013: Played for the West Virginia Power

In 2013, Tyler Glasnow played for the West Virginia Power, finishing with a 9–3 record, a 2.18 ERA, and 164 strikeouts, setting a Power franchise record.

2014: Played for the Bradenton Marauders

In 2014, Tyler Glasnow played for the Bradenton Marauders, compiling a 12–5 record and 1.74 ERA in 23 starts.

2015: Advanced Through Three Clubs in the Pirates Organization

In 2015, Tyler Glasnow began the season with the Altoona Curve, sprained his ankle in May, returned with the West Virginia Black Bears in June, and was promoted to the Indianapolis Indians in late July. The Pirates decided against promoting him to the major leagues that year.

July 7, 2016: MLB Debut

On July 7, 2016, Tyler Glasnow made his major league debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates, pitching 5+1⁄3 innings and striking out Aledmys Díaz for his first MLB strikeout. He later sustained a shoulder injury and returned as a relief pitcher in September.

2016: Started season with Indianapolis

In 2016, Tyler Glasnow began the season with Indianapolis and had a 1.87 ERA and 133 strikeouts in 110+2⁄3 innings pitched across 20 games started.

2017: Struggled with command, optioned to Indianapolis

In 2017, Tyler Glasnow began in Pittsburgh's starting rotation but struggled with his command, resulting in him being optioned to Indianapolis in June. He returned to Pittsburgh in September after a successful stint with Indianapolis.

July 31, 2018: Traded to Tampa Bay Rays

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

2018: Transitioned to Relief Pitcher with Pirates

In 2018, the Pirates decided that Tyler Glasnow would start the season as a relief pitcher, appearing in 34 games with a 4.34 ERA in 56 innings.

2019: Named AL Pitcher of the Month

After a strong start to the season, Tyler Glasnow was named the American League Pitcher of the Month for April 2019. He later suffered an arm strain, sidelining him until September.

2020: Started Clinching Games in Postseason

In the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, Tyler Glasnow started the clinching game in both the Wild Card round (Blue Jays) and Division Series (Yankees). He also started two games of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, losing both.

2021: Met Meghan Murphy

In 2021, Tyler Glasnow met Meghan Murphy at a Tampa Bay Rays game, and they are currently in a relationship.

2021: Diagnosed with Elbow Injuries

In 2021, Tyler Glasnow was diagnosed with partial tears in the ulnar collateral ligament and a flexor strain of his right elbow on June 15, leading to Tommy John surgery and causing him to miss the rest of the season and most of 2022.

August 22, 2022: Contract Extension with the Rays

On August 22, 2022, Tyler Glasnow agreed to a contract extension with the Tampa Bay Rays through the 2024 season, with a $5.35 million salary in 2023 and $25 million in 2024.

2022: Missed Most of Season Due to Injury

Due to Tommy John surgery, Tyler Glasnow missed most of the 2022 season.

February 28, 2023: Missed Beginning of Season with Oblique Strain

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

December 16, 2023: Traded to Los Angeles Dodgers

On December 16, 2023, Tyler Glasnow and Manuel Margot were traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Ryan Pepiot and Jonny DeLuca. Glasnow also agreed to a five-year contract extension for $136.5 million.

2023: Glasnow Contract Extension Salary

As part of Tyler Glasnow's contract extension signed on August 22, 2022, he would earn $5.35 million in 2023 playing for the Tampa Bay Rays.

2023: Denied World Baseball Classic Participation

In 2023, Tyler Glasnow expressed willingness to play for the United States national baseball team at the World Baseball Classic, but was denied by the Tampa Bay Rays due to his recovery from Tommy John surgery.

2024: Glasnow Contract Extension Salary

As part of Tyler Glasnow's contract extension signed on August 22, 2022, he would earn $25 million in 2024 playing for the Tampa Bay Rays.

2024: Named an All-Star

In 2024, Tyler Glasnow was named an All-Star for the first time.

2024: All-Star Selection and Career Highs

In 2024, Tyler Glasnow was selected to his first All-Star game and had career highs in starts (22), innings pitched (134) and strikeouts (168) while producing a 9–6 record and 3.49 ERA. However, a strained elbow prematurely ended his season after August 11.