Tyler Glasnow Activated from IL by Dodgers; Paul Gervase Optioned

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Tuesday that right-hander Tyler Glasnow has been activated from the injured list, with right-hander Paul Gervase optioned to the minors to make room on the roster.

Glasnow's return had been telegraphed for a few days — earlier reporting had him targeting a Tuesday start against the Braves after missing more than three months with a back injury. The club's announcement makes it formal.

What it means for the rotation

Glasnow slots back into a Dodgers pitching staff that has been navigating a crowded injury ledger all season. His return comes as the club also awaits Shohei Ohtani's mound comeback, which has been reported as likely during the Dodgers' next homestand after Ohtani missed time since July 3 with knee inflammation and a bicep issue. The rotation picture is getting fuller.

What remains unconfirmed

The club's announcement does not specify Glasnow's role, workload limits, or exact start date beyond what prior reporting had indicated. Whether any restrictions apply coming off the back injury is not addressed in the announcement.

Gervase heads to the minors in a straightforward numbers move. The Dodgers are also managing the absence of catcher Will Smith, who began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Oklahoma City, and outfielder Andy Pages, who is not expected to play for at least four weeks following hand surgery.