Andrew Friedman Reassured Tyler Glasnow Amid Trade Rumors

As the offseason rumor mill continues on, one scenario that came up involved the Los Angeles Dodgers discussing Tyler Glasnow in trades.

A report from ESPN also suggested the Dodgers would not be opposed to moving Glasnow. Those rumors were further fueled by the speculation about a potential trade for Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal.

But even with the speculation, it was hard to imagine the Dodgers trading Glasnow for various reasons, including his contract, previous health issues, and talent level.

Now, those rumors have seemingly been put to bed by Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman, who told Glasnow the club will not be trading him, via MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM:

“I obviously have seen the Skubal stuff, and I think that seems to be relatively real. I’ve also seen some rumors where I would get traded for him, so it’s like, I don’t know what to believe. I talked to Andrew and our front office and they were like, ‘No, you’re not going anywhere.’ They told me I’m not going to get traded, and I trust them. So that’s obviously a nice feeling.”

Had Friedman just told the media the Dodgers would not be trading Glasnow, the rumors would have continued on as front office executives are known to give false info publicly. But Friedman telling Glasnow directly has a lot more weight to it.

Glasnow played a key role in helping the Dodgers win the 2025 World Series, pitching both as a starter and reliever when needed.

The right-hander just completed a second season with the Dodgers after being acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays in December 2023. As part of completing the trade, the Dodgers and Glasnow reached an agreement on a contract extension for five years at a total value of $136.5 million.

Glasnow’s contract includes a $30 million team option for the 2028 season, which converts to a $21.5 million player option if it’s declined.

The 32-year-old has gone 13-9 with a 3.37 ERA and 1.01 WHIP in 40 starts over his two seasons with the Dodgers so far.

Andrew Friedman mindful of Dodgers roster age

While the Dodgers are full of All-Stars, it was also the oldest in the Majors last season and much of their core is getting up there in age. Friedman said it is something the organization is mindful of as they make decisions this offseason.

But Friedman noted because of the high expectations the Dodgers face going forward, they will have to strike a balance between a youth movement and building the best possible roster in the short-term