Tyler Glasnow still sees a big postseason role ahead for the Dodgers

PHOENIX – The Dodgers did not acquire Tyler Glasnow to be an innings-eater from March through September.

They traded for him and signed him to a five-year, $136.5 million contract extension because they believe he can front a successful starting rotation in the postseason. Whether Glasnow is healthy or not this October could change the team’s outlook significantly.

“That’s why I came here,” Glasnow said, acknowledging that. “I want to pitch well in the postseason. That’s like my only goal playing baseball.