Scouting Report: Blake Snell
Los Angeles Dodgers | SP
Overall
Summary
Blake Snell, the Dodgers' $182M two-time Cy Young Award winner, has been sidelined indefinitely with loose bodies in his left elbow. After missing the first six weeks of the 2026 season with left shoulder fatigue, Snell made his season debut on May 9 against the Braves but struggled significantly, allowing 5 runs in 3 innings with 6 hits and 2 walks. He was subsequently scratched from his second start on May 15 due to the elbow issue. The Dodgers opted for arthroscopic surgery to remove the loose bodies, with expectations of a return timeline similar to Tarik Skubal's (6 weeks) or potentially longer (July-August). Manager Dave Roberts expressed confidence in a return this season, but Snell faces significant recovery time either way.
Strengths
- Two-time Cy Young Award winner with proven elite talent
- Dodgers management confident he will return this season
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