Fresh off a World Series run defined by dominant pitching, the Los Angeles Dodgers find themselves in an unusual position: they might have too much rotation depth. With Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Blake Snell, Roki Sasaki, Shohei Ohtani, Emmet Sheehan, and Tyler Glasnow all returning after standout seasons, one MLB executive believes that strength could lead to a surprising offseason move.
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A “Sleeper” Trade Chip Emerges
In an ESPN free-agent roundup, one voter pointed directly at Tyler Glasnow as a potential trade piece, saying, “Sleeper name: Tyler Glasnow. Feels like the Dodgers can go to Ohtani, Yamamoto, [Blake] Snell, Sasaki, [Emmet] Sheehan and others and use Glasnow on the trade market to cover up holes.”
The comment raised eyebrows because Glasnow is coming off an impressive season and a postseason that elevated his profile. He went 4–3 with a 3.19 ERA in 2025, striking out 106 in 90.1 innings. In the World Series, he delivered in pressure moments—earning a save in Game 6, then throwing 2.1 gritty innings in Game 7 to help secure the title. Those kinds of performances typically cement a rotation spot, not put one in jeopardy.
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Why Glasnow’s Name Is on the Board
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The Dodgers’ issues elsewhere make Glasnow’s inclusion in trade speculation easier to understand. Left field remains unsettled after Michael Conforto’s down year, and the bullpen collapsed late in 2025. Despite flashes of promise from Alex Vesia, Anthony Banda, and Jack Dreyer, the Dodgers still lack a trustworthy closer after Tanner Scott’s struggles.
Glasnow transitioned to relief in the postseason—a move that showcased his versatility but also hinted at how the organization may view his long-term fit. With four frontline starters already locked in and Sheehan pushing for a rotation role, Glasnow becomes, in the words of one insider, “a rare surplus piece” on a championship roster.
Contract, Cost, and Complications
Glasnow is under contract through 2027 with a team option for 2028, a structure that’s both team-friendly and valuable on the open market. Still, durability questions follow him; he has surpassed 100 innings only three times in ten seasons and missed time in 2024 with elbow tendinitis.
A Tough Decision Ahead
Glasnow grew up a Dodgers fan and was a pivotal teammate during the title run, making the idea of trading him emotionally and competitively difficult. But as one executive noted, his value and the Dodgers’ depth make him the kind of player who could fetch the upgrades they need.
Whether Los Angeles keeps its loaded rotation intact—or uses Glasnow to spark offseason chaos—now becomes one of the most intriguing questions of the winter.
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