Bucs ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Glasnow’s recovery

PITTSBURGH — Four days after Pirates top prospect Tyler Glasnow exited his second Major League start with discomfort in his throwing arm, head athletic trainer Todd Tomczyk said he envisions the right-hander being able to pick up a baseball in the coming days.

Glasnow did not undergo an MRI or any kind of scan, but he did experience inflammation in the shoulder. He was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday, which means he would be eligible to be activated on Aug. 8.

Tomczyk said the injury occurred during Glasnow’s second start on Saturday and was not pre-existing. In the Bucs’ 7-4 win against the Phillies, Glasnow gave up one earned run, walked three and allowed five stolen bases in three-plus innings.

It’s unclear if Glasnow will be ready to go on the first day he’s eligible to come off the DL, but Tomczyk remains “cautiously optimistic.” Depending on how many days …

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