Glasnow, Treinen toss live BP in next step toward being ready down stretch

LOS ANGELES -- Two key sidelined arms on the Dodgers' pitching staff took a collective step forward on Wednesday afternoon as both Tyler Glasnow and Blake Treinen threw live batting practice sessions.

For Glasnow, who has been on the injured list since early May with lower back spasms, it was his second time facing hitters in less than a week. The 32-year-old completed two innings and reported no residual issues, noting he has been symptom-free since his throwing progression reached 90-foot flat ground.

"I think it got to the point where I took enough time off before I got back to throwing, and there were zero symptoms," Glasnow said in the Dodgers clubhouse. "I felt fine. ... Health is fine, everything feels good. It's just kind of getting timing and stuff down."

Meanwhile, Treinen faced hitters off a mound for the first time since landing on the injured list on June 20 due to right elbow inflammation. The high-leverage reliever threw one inning during his session, marking a crucial benchmark after clean MRI imaging cleared him of structural damage earlier in his recovery.

How both right-handers respond in the coming days will dictate the next phase of their recoveries, though manager Dave Roberts expects a Minor League rehab assignment to be the immediate next step for Glasnow.

"Hearing from the pitching guys, both guys were really good," Roberts said. "... They both came out of it well. So my assumption is Tyler's going to go out on assignment and build up from there."

Glasnow, who posted a 2.72 ERA with 49 strikeouts over seven starts before landing on the injured list, said that he adjusted his mechanics down the mound during the shutdown to keep his hips in a better position and prevent future back tightness.

With Monday's Trade Deadline fast approaching, the activation of Edwin Díaz and the impending returns of Glasnow, Treinen and Blake Snell offer the Dodgers a major wave of internal reinforcements right as the race for October intensifies -- a timeline Glasnow sees as perfect alignment for Los Angeles.

"I think it's great for everyone to come back right now and get healthy," Glasnow said. "Díaz, Blake, people are coming back at a perfect time. ... It's just good to have everyone healthy toward the end of the season. I'd like to go on a rehab now and get back as soon as I can."