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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Blake Snell, two-time Cy Young Award winner for the Los Angeles Dodgers, has been placed on the injured list with loose bodies in his left elbow requiring surgery. He was scratched from his scheduled start on May 15, 2026, just one week after making his season debut (May 10) following a six-week absence due to left shoulder fatigue and inflammation. Snell allowed four earned runs in three innings in his comeback start against Atlanta. The Dodgers expect him to return this season, with surgery likely to sideline him until July or August. This marks another significant pitching injury for the defending World Series champions, following similar issues with closer Edwin Díaz.
Strengths
- + Two-time Cy Young Award winner with elite pedigree
- + Dodgers organization confident he will return this season
- + Previous experience with similar injury (2019 with Rays) shows recovery is possible
- + Defending World Series champion team has resources for rehabilitation
- + Surgery option available to address issue definitively
Weaknesses
- - Loose bodies in left elbow requiring surgery
- - Already missed first six weeks of 2026 season with shoulder issues
- - Limited effectiveness in season debut (4 ER in 3 IP)
- - Expected to miss significant time (July/August return timeline)
- - Pattern of injury concerns - shoulder fatigue followed by elbow issue
- - Missed most of 2025 regular season with shoulder injury (11 starts in full season)
- - High-value contract ($182M/5 years) creates pressure and expectations
Injury Status: IL-60
About
Andy Blake is a shortstop for the Chicago Cubs.
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