Overview

• Snell, sidelined since April 2 with left shoulder inflammation, posted a 1.32 ERA and a 24-to-5 strikeout-to-walk ratio in four minor league rehab starts.
• The Dodgers opted against major deadline trades, counting on returns from Snell and other key injured players to solidify their postseason push.
• Freddie Freeman has gone 14-for-39 (.359) with two homers and 10 RBIs in his last 10 games, providing a spark for an offense seeking consistency.
• Tampa Bay will counter with right-hander Drew Rasmussen, who holds an 8-5 record and a 2.96 ERA heading into Saturday’s start.
• The Rays placed Jonathan Aranda on the 10-day injured list with a left wrist fracture and activated Ha-Seong Kim, who went 1-for-4 in his return.