Tyler Glasnow working on two “new” pitches

Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports With the exits of Charlie Morton and Blake Snell from the Rays rotation this offseason, and with Michael Wacha as the lone incoming starter at the moment, there is suddenly a lot more pressure on Tyler Glasnow to deliver on the promise he has flashed at times during his Rays career.

In 173.2 innings with the Rays, Glasnow has certainly looked up to the task of “Top of the Rotation” arm. His 3.32 ERA and 3.40 FIP would rank right around 16th in baseball over the past three years had he thrown enough innings to qualify.

So, in one sense, the Rays should just hope Glasnow stays healthy and continues to perform at the same level. On the other hand, there’s…