The Los Angeles Dodgers envisioned pitcher Blake Snell as a part of a five-headed monster within the rotation. He will be unable to make an impression for a while.
Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reported that Snell “did not really feel nice” after enjoying catch on Tuesday. He will probably be shut down in the interim, with Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reporting that Snell will probably be re-examined as soon as the Dodgers return to Los Angeles.
Snell was a part of one other spectacular spending spree for the Dodgers, signing a five-year, $182 million contract in the course of the offseason. The 2-time Cy Younger award winner posted a 3.12 ERA and a 1.048 WHIP over his 104 innings in 2024, placing out 145 batters with 44 walks. After signing with the Giants late in spring coaching, Snell missed time resulting from a pair of stints on the Injured Checklist.
Snell had a checkered harm historical past earlier than signing in Los Angeles. He made solely two begins earlier than being sidelined with left shoulder discomfort, permitting seven runs, two earned, on 10 hits and eight walks over 9 innings, placing out 4. Whereas Snell’s protection didn’t do him any favors in his final begin on April 2, it’s truthful to marvel if he was injured heading into that matchup.
The Dodgers’ pitching depth has already been examined this season. Snell is one of 12 pitchers, not together with two-way star Shohei Ohtani, presently on the IL. Whereas Harris did be aware that the Dodgers will not be overly involved about Snell’s newest bout of soreness, it’s ominous information for a staff whose pitching employees has been decimated by accidents to start out the 12 months.
