If anyone thought the sky was falling for the Los Angeles Dodgers this time last week, order has been more than restored by the two-time defending World Series champions.
After a 5-10 start to August, the Dodgers are coming off sweeps of the Colorado Rockies and Pittsburgh Pirates. Ahead of the first of a three-game road series with the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, reinforcements are coming for the already imposing roster.
Right-hander Tyler Glasnow (3-0, 2.72 ERA) is slated to make his first appearance since May 6 after spending more than three months on the injured list with lower back spasms. As Los Angeles — which holds a four-game lead over Atlanta for the No. 2 seed in the National League — prepares for Glasnow’s return, the vibes have completely shifted since the club’s early- August swoon.
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