Overview
- Glasnow left Wednesday’s game in Houston before the second inning after a warm-up pitch because of lower back pain.
- He reached 1,000 career strikeouts in the first by fanning Yordan Alvarez, becoming the fastest starting pitcher to the mark at 793 innings.
- After the game, Glasnow said his back “gave out” and described similar spasms he has dealt with since high school.
- Manager Dave Roberts said the team scheduled an MRI and said he does not expect an injured list stint.
- Blake Snell is nearing activation from a rehab assignment and is the likely short-term rotation cover if Glasnow needs to miss a turn.