Summary
The Los Angeles Dodgers made changes to their bullpen after struggling in their first playoff game against the Cincinnati Reds. They plan to move starters Tyler Glasnow and Emmet Sheehan to the bullpen for the next game to strengthen their relief pitchers. Glasnow, primarily a starting pitcher, was signed with a major contract and hasn't been a reliever in the playoffs before.
Key Facts
- The Los Angeles Dodgers played the Cincinnati Reds in their first playoff game of the year.
- Despite winning, the Dodgers showed weaknesses in their bullpen (the group of relief pitchers).
- Dodgers pitchers Alex Vesia and Edgardo Henriquez gave up three earned runs after the starting pitcher, Blake Snell, left the game.
- To improve, the Dodgers will move Tyler Glasnow and Emmet Sheehan, both typically starting pitchers, to the bullpen for the second game against the Reds.
- Tyler Glasnow was signed by the Dodgers for $136 million as a top starter but will now help as a reliever.
- Glasnow has not pitched as a reliever in the playoffs before.
