"I want to pitch in April. That's my goal. So, I've kind of been the one pushing it, and they're being more cautious. I think we're just talking a little back and forth, but I think them seeing me throw a pen today, hopefully that just gives them more confidence to keep it going. I think we won't really know until I throw a live [batting practice], I think that's when we'll really know."
"Roberts said that six weeks is 'the floor' for a recovery like Snell's when you include a rehab assignment. With March nearly half over, that's a tight timeline. 'I think honestly, to think about when he's going to come back, we're just a ways away from even really having that conversation,' Roberts said."
"I'm just going to take my time. Last year, I was rushing. I wanted to pitch so bad. But I'm going to take my time. The goal is to be ready Opening Day, but I'm going to take my time. I'll know more once I'm [at Spring Training]."
Blake Snell is progressing in his recovery from injury and recently threw in the bullpen. The pitcher expressed his goal to return to real-game action in April, stating he has been pushing for an earlier return while the organization takes a more cautious approach. Manager Dave Roberts indicated that six weeks represents the minimum recovery timeline when including a rehab assignment. Snell emphasized the importance of taking his time this season after rushing his return previously, noting that live batting practice will be a key indicator of his readiness. The organization will determine next steps based on how he responds to increased throwing intensity.
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