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4d ago

Dodgers Shut Down Blake Snell After Shoulder Rehab Setback

The All-Star pitcher, recovering from shoulder inflammation, may require additional imaging as his return timeline remains uncertain.

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TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 16: Manager Dave Roberts #30 of the Los Angeles Dodgers receives the ball from Blake Snell #7 on the mound for the pitching change in the bottom of the fifth inning during the game against Hanshin Tigers at Tokyo Dome on March 16, 2025 in Tokyo, Japan.
Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell has been shut down again after he felt renewed discomfort in his shoulder. He will be re-examined when the team returns to Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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Overview

  • Blake Snell has been shut down from all throwing activities after experiencing discomfort during a catch session on Tuesday.
  • The Dodgers are considering further imaging for Snell later this week when the team returns to Los Angeles.
  • Snell, who signed a five-year, $182 million contract this offseason, had posted a 2.00 ERA in his first two starts before landing on the injured list on April 6.
  • An initial MRI revealed left shoulder inflammation but showed no structural damage, leading to cautious optimism about his recovery timeline.
  • The setback raises questions about the Dodgers' rotation depth as they navigate Snell’s uncertain availability moving forward.