CLEVELAND — The Tampa Bay Rays It was a welcome addition to the mound in advance of another postseason run.
Tyler Glasnow In his first appearance since Tommy John surgery, he allowed just one run in three innings Wednesday night. The AL Central champion was in sight before the game even began. Cleveland Guardians Glasnow’s impact in the game was nonetheless significant.
Glasnow stated that it felt natural. “I believe the routine’s been so similar for so many years that it’s kinda picked up right where my left off. … Mechanically, everything seemed pretty well connected. I also felt quite good about my quick steps. Everything felt the same.
Glasnow pitched for Rays in his first appearance since June 14, 2021. The right-hander threw 50 pitches, reaching the high 90s multiple times. He struck out three and allowed two hits. He also walked a batter. Gabriel Arias.
Glasnow had surgery Aug. 4, 2013. He started bullpen sessions July 23rd and made four minor league rehab start.
Kevin Cash, Rays manager, said that Glasnow felt the same as usual when he lobbied for the fourth inning.
Cash said, “Even after he got hurt, we were all confident that no one would out-work him.” That remained true. “That stayed true. We know how talented he was and what he could bring to our team.”
Tampa Bay’s magic number for capturing a wild-card slot has been reduced to two by the Baltimore Orioles Losing to the Boston Red Sox.
Glasnow will offer another option to the Rays if they do secure a wildcard spot.
“Everybody knows the stuff, but there aren’t any words,” fellow starter Jeffrey Springs said. “He’s a top-notch athlete in health, so we are thrilled to have him back. He has a unique talent and his stuff is amazing.
This report used information from The Associated Press.