Snell, who'll start Thursday afternoon against the Mariners, has a chance to stick in the rotation for the rest of the season, the Tampa Bay Times reports.
The 23-year-old, called up on June 12 to take Matt Andriese's spot in the rotation, has a definitive chance to carve out a role for the rest of the season with some strong performances. Snell was impressive in his major league debut April 23 against the Yankees, but was sent back down to Triple-A Durham following that outing. He's used the time since then to refine the mental aspects of his game, and believes the experience will serve him well in his second big-league go-round. "You just need to focus on this is where you're at, this is where you have to focus on being the best you can be," Snell said. "I gained more confidence, more trust in myself and I really believe a lot more in myself."