The Los Angeles Dodgers have not gotten a start from Tyler Glasnow in months, but that is slowly changing. Glasnow went down on the injured list with back spasms, something that was triggered back in May after one inning of work against the Houston Astros.Since then, he was shut down for a bit, resumed throwing, and then he was shut down once again. He has experienced a lot of stop-and-start, but over the last two weeks he has finally been cleared to resume throwing and has gotten work in. Apr 29, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow (31) throws pitch against the Miami Marlins during the first inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn ImagesOn Friday, before the Dodgers started their series against the Mets, Glasnow faced hitters in a live setting, his first time since being on the shelf. Glas[now] is throwing a live, hes throwing to hitters today, I think its today. So hes trending, Roberts said. Tyler Glasnow is scheduled to throw to hitters today, per Dave Roberts. He last pitched May 6 before being removed early with back spasms. pic.twitter.com/PPgiaUmAON Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) July 24, 2026While he is still a lengthy rehabilitation assignment away from coming back, all signs point to Glasnow returning at some point in the regular season, as long as his back responds well. September looks more likely than October, as the Dodgers will be careful with their tall righty, but this is good news ahead of the trade deadline, when LA was facing some added pressure to trade for a pitcher due to Snell and Glasnow missing months of action.Apr 10, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow (31) reacts after giving up a three-run home run to the Texas Rangers during the third inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesHow Tyler Glasnows injury recovery has gone thus farInitially, Roberts and the Dodgers expected Glasnows back issue to be minor, but it has not responded well whenever he has tried to really push himself.The Dodgers will be very cautious to avoid another shutdown, as it could risk his ability to pitch again this season. I think theres been times where hes played catch, thrown pens and then feels good until he doesnt, Roberts said two weeks ago when Glasnow started his recent throwing sessions. The back is a little tricky. Hopefully, he comes in feeling good today, and then when he keeps throwing his pens, we keep moving the needle. But were trying to get a good base so we dont have a setback, because, obviously, now in the middle of the season, setbacks are going to be hard to overcome.This next week of work for Glasnow will be pivotal and could change the direction that the franchise takes at the deadline.