Snell took a no-decision Saturday against the Giants, allowing one run on five hits and no walks in four innings. He struck out three.
Snell experienced left groin tightness during his most recent in Cincinnati, but he looked healthy in a tune-up start Saturday ahead of the playoffs. The southpaw missed a big chunk of the year due to shoulder and elbow issues, which limited him to nine starts, but he yielded fewer than two runs each time out besides his first outing way back on May 9. He's rolling into the postseason with a 1.90 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 55:16 K:BB over 42.2 regular-season innings.
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Dodgers' Blake Snell: Penciled in for Saturday
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Snell (groin) is expected to start Saturday's game against the Giants, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
Snell was pulled from his most recent start last Wednesday due to groin tightness but felt good after throwing a bullpen session Tuesday. He expects to throw off the mound one more time later this week, and assuming all goes well, he'll make one final start before the postseason against a Giants team that has placed every member of its Opening Day lineup on the injured list.
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Dodgers' Blake Snell: Throws bullpen and plans another
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Snell (groin) felt good after throwing a bullpen session Tuesday and complete another one soon, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com reports.
Snell is aiming to make another start before the conclusion of the regular season Sunday, as he would otherwise be in store for an extended layoff if the Dodgers were to clinch a first-round bye in the postseason. The southpaw has been dealing with left groin tightness that cropped up in his most recent start Wednesday in Cincinnati, when he exited after just one inning.
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Dodgers' Blake Snell: Leaves game with apparent injury
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Snell (undisclosed) left after the first inning of Wednesday's start against the Reds, Noah Camras of SI.com reports.
Snell tossed 19 pitches and recorded one strikeout in the first inning, but he proceeded to go into the clubhouse with a trainer at the conclusion of the frame, with Blake Treinen taking the mound in the second. The Dodgers should have an update during or shortly after Wednesday's game once Snell is evaluated further.
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Dodgers' Blake Snell: Strikes out eight in win
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Snell (4-1) earned the win against the Marlins on Friday, allowing one run on four hits and two walks with eight strikeouts over 5.2 innings.
Snell opened with five scoreless innings before allowing a run in the sixth, throwing 67 of 101 pitches for strikes while piling up 19 whiffs. It continued a strong stretch for the veteran southpaw, who's allowed one earned run or fewer while working at least five frames in each of his six outings since returning from the injured list Aug. 11. He'll carry a 1.91 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 51:16 K:BB across 37.2 innings this season into a road matchup with the Reds next week.
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Dodgers' Blake Snell: Fans 10 in Saturday's no-decision
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Snell didn't factor into the decision Saturday, allowing one run on three hits and three walks over five innings as the Dodgers fell 2-1 to the Tigers. He struck out 10
It's the second time in four starts since coming off the IL that Snell has racked up double-digit strikeouts. The southpaw has been in Cy Young form since returning from a three-month absence after undergoing a NanoScope procedure to remove loose bodies from his elbow, giving up just three runs over 23 innings with a 31:10 K:BB. Snell will look to keep rolling in his next outing, which lines up to come at home next weekend against the Nationals.
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Dodgers' Blake Snell: Strong in second win
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Snell (2-1) earned the win Sunday, allowing two hits, issuing three walks and logging a hit-by-pitch over six scoreless innings against the Pirates. He struck out six.
Snell's control wasn't perfect, but he handled the Pirates offense with relative ease, firing off six scoreless frames on 94 pitches (62 strikes). In three starts since returning from an almost three-month stint on the injured list following a procedure to remove loose bodies from his left elbow, the two-time Cy Young Award winner has posted a 1.00 ERA, 0.78 WHIP and 21:7 K:BB across 18 innings. Snell will look to stay hot on the bump next time out, tentatively scheduled for Saturday against the Tigers.
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Dodgers' Blake Snell: Picks up first win of 2026
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Snell (1-1) earned the win Monday, allowing one run on two hits and three walks over six innings against the Rockies. He struck out five.
Snell was solid at Coors Field, working through traffic in the third inning and limiting the Rockies to one run across six frames to pick up his first win of the season. In two starts since returning from an almost three-month absence while recovering from a procedure to remove loose bodies from his left elbow, the southpaw has allowed two runs in 12 frames with a 15:4 K:BB. Snell will look to remain in the win column next time out, tentatively scheduled for Sunday against the Pirates.
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Dodgers' Blake Snell: Activated from IL ahead of start
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Snell (elbow) was activated from the 60-day injured list ahead of his start Tuesday night against the Royals.
Snell will officially make his return to action with the Dodgers after missing nearly three months while recovering from a procedure to remove loose bodies from his left elbow. The southpaw has made just one start with Los Angeles this season, surrendering five runs (four earned) on six hits and two walks while striking out five batters over three innings May 9 versus Atlanta. Snell was able to build up to 73 total pitches in his final minor-league rehab start Aug. 4 with Triple-A Oklahoma City, so he will likely be able to handle a somewhat regular workload against Kansas City.
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Dodgers' Blake Snell: Ready to make next start in majors
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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday that Snell (elbow) should be ready to return from the 60-day injured list to make his next start in the majors, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.
On the shelf since May 15 after he required a NanoScope procedure to remove loose bodies from his left elbow, Snell is poised to rejoin the Dodgers after he completed his fourth rehab start Tuesday at Triple-A Oklahoma City. After rolling to a 1.13 ERA, 0.60 WHIP and 16:1 K:BB in eight innings over his first three starts, Snell wasn't nearly as sharp Tuesday, as he surrendered three runs on five hits -- including two home runs -- and four walks while striking out three over 3.2 innings. On a positive note, Snell's elbow checked out fine coming out of the appearance, and he was able to push his pitch count up to 73 (41 strikes) despite not meeting his goal of covering five innings. He'll likely line up for a start Monday or Tuesday in Kansas City in what will be just his second appearance of the season for the Dodgers.
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Dodgers' Blake Snell: Another rehab outing on tap
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Snell (elbow) said Friday that he'll make one more rehab start at Triple-A Oklahoma City before returning from the injured list, Jack Harris of the California Post reports.
Snell was brilliant during his last minor-league start, striking out nine batters while pitching four scoreless innings at Single-A Ontario. He built up to 60 pitches during his appearance, and it seems like the Dodgers want to increase his workload a bit more before having him rejoin the active roster.
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Dodgers' Blake Snell: Racks up nine Ks in rehab start
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Snell (elbow) struck out nine and allowed one hit and no walks four scoreless innings Wednesday in a rehab start with Single-A Ontario.
After making his previous two rehab appearances at Triple-A Oklahoma City, Snell bumped down a few levels for his third outing in the minors. He hit his targets of four innings and 60 pitches (45 strikes) in the start, potentially setting him up to return from the 60-day injured list to make his next appearance out of the Los Angeles rotation. Snell will likely throw a bullpen session in front of the Dodgers' brass before his next step is decided, and even if he gains clearance to return from the IL, he'll be subject to limited workload in his first start back from the shelf. The veteran southpaw has been on the IL since May 15 after undergoing a NanoScope procedure to remove loose bodies from his elbow.
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Dodgers' Blake Snell: Could rejoin rotation next week
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Snell (elbow) will be re-evaluated after Wednesday's rehab start with Triple-A Oklahoma City to determine whether he's ready to rejoin the Dodgers' rotation next week, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
Snell is slated for four innings and/or 60 pitches Wednesday in that will be his third rehab start. He's covered a total of four frames while permitted one run and a 7:1 K:BB in his first two rehab outings. Snell has been sidelined since late May following a NanoScope procedure on his left elbow, but he's almost ready to rejoin the rotation for the defending champs.
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Dodgers' Blake Snell: Throws 32 pitches in rehab start
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Snell (elbow) tossed 1.1 innings in a minor-league rehab outing with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, allowing one hit and issuing one walk while striking out four batters on 32 total pitches.
The outing was Snell's first game action since his lone MLB appearance so far this season, May 9 versus Atlanta. After that start, the veteran lefty experienced elbow soreness and ultimately needed a NanoScope procedure to remove loose bodies. Snell resumed throwing in early June and has since been able to work his way back up to the rehab assignment. He's scheduled to make his next rehab appearance Friday, per MLB.com, and could be ready to return to the big-league club in early-to-mid August.
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Dodgers' Blake Snell: Will begin rehab stint next weekend
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Snell (elbow) is expected to kick off a minor-league rehab assignment next Saturday, June 18, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.
Per Chen, Snell completed an up-and-down live bullpen Saturday, marking the first time he's faced hitters since undergoing a NanoScope procedure on his left elbow in mid-May. That came after the veteran southpaw returned to throwing bullpens in late June, and to this point he's had no setbacks following the elbow surgery. Snell will probably need 4-to-5 rehab starts to build up to his target of five innings/75 pitches, so a return to the Dodgers' rotation isn't likely to come until at least early August.
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Dodgers' Blake Snell: Bullpen session goes well
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Snell (elbow) threw a 15-pitch bullpen session Friday, and manager Dave Roberts said it went well, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
The session was Snell's first proper bullpen since he underwent a NanoScope procedure on his left elbow May 19. Per MLB.com, the veteran lefty is expected to need at least four more bullpens before he's cleared to face hitters. That puts his timeline to return beyond the All-Star break, though it's possible he could be activated before the end of July.
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Dodgers' Blake Snell: Bullpen session scheduled
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Snell (elbow) will throw a 15-pitch bullpen session Friday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
Snell technically began throwing off a mound Saturday to a standing catcher, but Friday will be his first proper bullpen session since he underwent surgery on his elbow in mid-May. The veteran southpaw won't be eligible to return from the injured list until after the All-Star break, though he could still return relatively early in the second half if his rehab continues to progress smoothly.
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Dodgers' Blake Snell: Steps back on mound Saturday
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Snell (elbow) threw off a mound to a standing catcher Saturday, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.
Snell has yet to throw a proper bullpen session since undergoing a NanoScope procedure May 19 to address loose bodies in his left elbow, but he appears to be on the precipice of doing so now that he's completed a flat-ground throwing progression. The left-hander will remain on the shelf through the All-Star break, but he could have a shot at returning early in the second half of the season if he experiences no setbacks while ramping up his throwing in the coming weeks.
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Dodgers' Blake Snell: Resumes throwing
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Snell (elbow) began playing catch Friday, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.
Snell still has a lot of work to do before coming off the injured list, but it's an encouraging sign that he's been cleared to throw roughly two weeks after undergoing surgery on his elbow. A clearer timeline for his return will begin to emerge as he checks off boxes during his throwing program, though he won't be eligible for activation until after the All-Star break.
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Dodgers' Blake Snell: Transferred to 60-day IL
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The Dodgers transferred Snell (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Friday.
Snell missed more than a month at the start of the season while working his way back from shoulder fatigue, and he's now due for another extended absence after undergoing surgery on his left elbow Tuesday. He remains without a firm return timeline, though moving to the 60-day IL will force him to remain sidelined at least through the All-Star break. His 40-man spot will go to Santiago Espinal, who re-signed with the Dodgers on a major-league deal Friday.
