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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Blake Snell, 32-year-old Dodgers left-handed pitcher, started the 2026 season on the injured list due to left shoulder fatigue. After making his season debut on May 9 against the Atlanta Braves (allowing 4 earned runs over 3 innings), he was scratched from his second start on May 16 due to loose bodies discovered in his left elbow. Snell underwent NanoScope surgery on May 20 to address the loose bodies. The Dodgers have no definitive timetable for his return but remain hopeful he will pitch again this season. This marks the second significant injury for Snell in 2026, following his missed first six weeks with shoulder issues.
Strengths
- + Expected to return to pitch this season despite surgery
- + Less invasive NanoScope procedure may reduce recovery time by up to one month compared to traditional surgery
- + Two-time Cy Young Award winner with proven track record
- + Dodgers organization expressing confidence in eventual return
- + Recent postseason success (3-2 record in 6 appearances during 2025 World Series run)
Weaknesses
- - Loose bodies in throwing elbow requiring surgical intervention
- - Second significant injury in 2026 season (shoulder fatigue followed by elbow issue)
- - Missed first six weeks of season with shoulder fatigue and inflammation
- - Limited production in season debut (4 ER in 3 IP against Braves)
- - Injury detected during routine catch play between starts, indicating ongoing mechanical or structural concerns
- - Missed most of 2025 regular season with lingering shoulder injury (only 11 starts)
- - No definitive return timeline established
- - History of durability concerns despite high contract value ($182M, 5-year deal)
Injury Status: IL-60
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