The Los Angeles Dodgers are still waiting for Tyler Glasnow to return to the rotation, but recent updates suggest the veteran right-hander is moving in the right direction, although slowly.

Glasnow has not pitched since May 6 against the Houston Astros.

His outing lasted only one inning before lower-back pain forced him to leave the game. He allowed one run on one hit (a home run), while striking out three and walking one.

At first, Glasnow believed the injury would not keep him out for long.

That proved not to be the case.

His recovery became more complicated than expected.

After landing on the Injured List, Glasnow began increasing his throwing program in hopes of returning quickly.

The process never progressed as smoothly as the Dodgers had hoped.

Several attempts to ramp up his workload ended with additional shutdown periods as the organization chose to be cautious rather than risk another setback.

Those delays eventually led to another roster move.

On June 6, the Dodgers transferred Glasnow to the 60-day Injured List, eliminating any chance of an early return.

The news has become more encouraging in recent days. Manager Dave Roberts provided an update on Wednesday. According to Roberts, Glasnow has resumed playing catch and is feeling good.

The Dodgers manager also acknowledged that he has not heard about any major progression beyond that point.

Even so, the absence of setbacks represents positive news after several frustrating weeks.

“He’s playing catch, I think he feels good. I haven’t heard anything otherwise. But I haven’t heard much of a progression either,” Roberts told the media via the Bleed Los Podcast.

The Dodgers continue to project Glasnow’s return for sometime after the All-Star break.

That timetable reflects the organization’s long-term approach.

Los Angeles has no intention of rushing one of its most important starters back before he is physically ready to handle a full workload.

The cautious approach is understandable considering how valuable Glasnow was before the injury.

He posted a 3-0 record with a 2.72 ERA and 0.83 WHIP in 39.2 innings across seven starts this season.

He also struck out 49 batters.

Those performances reminded everyone why the Dodgers viewed him as one of the anchors of their rotation entering the season.

For a team with World Series aspirations, getting Glasnow back at full strength remains one of the organization’s biggest priorities during the second half.

Glasnow’s success begins with his ability to make every pitch look the same out of his hand before breaking in different directions.

That deception forces hitters to commit early and often leaves them chasing pitches outside the strike zone. His extension toward the plate makes his fastball play even faster, while his breaking pitches become more difficult to recognize until it is too late.

He also excels at changing sequences throughout a game, preventing opposing lineups from settling into a rhythm.

When Glasnow is healthy, he has the rare combination of power, command, and swing-and-miss ability that can dominate even the best offenses in MLB.

Those traits are exactly why the Dodgers continue taking a patient approach with his recovery instead of risking another setback.

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