"Dave Roberts said Blake Snell has been making progress in his throwing progression (which, for now, has still been limited to flat-ground sessions) But he acknowledged that, given the calendar, it's gonna be "hard" for him to be ready for opening day"
"Snell carried injury concerns before signing with the Dodgers last offseason, and they have carried over thus far into his time in L.A. He was highly limited last season, throwing only 61.1 innings in the regular season. Not that the Dodgers were complaining, as they prioritized having him at 100% for the playoffs."
"It paid dividends for the team in the postseason, with the left-hander tossing 34 innings across six appearances (five starts). Thankfully, the Dodgers have the pitching depth to survive any time Snell may miss."
Blake Snell is dealing with a shoulder issue that originated last season, restricting his participation in Los Angeles Dodgers spring training. While Snell expressed his intention to be available for Opening Day 2026, uncertainty about his readiness has grown. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed Snell is progressing through his throwing program, currently limited to flat-ground sessions, but acknowledged it will be difficult for him to be ready by Opening Day. The Dodgers are not rushing any players back, particularly pitchers. Snell's injury concerns predated his signing with Los Angeles and have persisted into his tenure with the team. The Dodgers possess sufficient pitching depth to manage his absence through alternatives like River Ryan, Gavin Stone, and Emmet Sheehan.
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