“We’re running out of time” - Dave Roberts on Tyler Glasnow’s doubtful return as Dodgers' pitching concerns grow further

Tyler Glasnow and the Los Angeles Dodgers have seemingly hit a major roadblock on Friday. The Dodgers ace was scheduled to throw a simulated game at Truist Park ahead of the team's series opener against the Atlanta Braves.

However, Glasnow complained of elbow discomfort 20 pitches into his warmup, calling off his two-inning simulated game. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts reflected on the latest setback which could potentially end Glasnow's hopes of returning this season (via DodgersBeat.com):

“It’s certainly not helpful and positive,” Roberts said. “We’ll see how he feels tomorrow, but we’re running out of time.”

Tyler Glasnow was arguably the main man in the Dodgers' starting rotation since his $136.5 million move from the Tampa Bay Rays in the offseason. Although the NL West leaders welcomed back Yoshinobu Yamamoto earlier this week, Glasnow's potential setback could be a massive blow for the postseason-bound Dodgers.

Dave Roberts unwilling to rush Tyler Glasnow back after latest setback

This is not the first time Glasnow has had to deal with trouble in his right elbow, The Dodgers ace has dealt with a history of elbow issues, with the most prominent one being while with the Rays, which led to Tommy John surgery.

Roberts is taking into account Glasnow's injury history in an attempt to get him to pitch sometime in the postseason (via MLB.com):

“It’s a big part of the equation,” Roberts said. “So obviously where we’re at in the calendar -- but his health is most important. How we build him up, how we get him pain-free, all those are conversations he’s got to have with the training staff to see where we’re at. All I know right now is that we couldn’t finish the simulated game today. That’s telling in a lot of senses.”

The Dodgers lost their series opener against the Braves on Friday with Landon Knack lasting just two innings after conceding five earned runs over seven hits in his start. His poor start further complicates things for the under-pressure Dodgers rotation with Yamamoto and Jack Flaherty likely to do the bulk of the lifting in the lead-up to October baseball.