Blake Snell's left elbow surgery could end up being best-case scenario

"“Our understanding is it's going to be the nano scope. After getting more information, to be able to do that, is hopefully the shorter timeline,” Gomes said. That's the hope and expectation right now. Obviously, don't know 100% until we're in there, but that's what we're expecting at this point.”"

"“The hope had been Snell's operation would allow for use of the NanoNeedle Scope 2.0, but that was going to be dependent on the location of the loose bodies in his throwing elbow. The new NanoNeedle features a much smaller diameter and for a variety of factors can result in a quicker recovery time.”"

"“Among them are the smaller incision made by the medical instrument, less damage caused to tissue and less fluid being required to insufflate the joint. Typically, surgery to remove loose bodies is accompanied by a recovery of two to three months. As such, the Dodgers have only projected Díaz to return from his surgery at some point during the second half of the season.”"

"“Meanwhile, Skubal was back to playing light catch less than one week after his procedure. He also has thrown multiple bullpen sessions since having the loose body removed from his left elbow on May 6, albeit not”"

Edwin Díaz had right elbow surgery to remove loose bodies, Blake Snell is scheduled for left elbow surgery, and Tyler Glasnow is shut down while recovering from back trouble. Snell’s upcoming procedure has drawn attention because of the NanoNeedle used previously on Tarik Skubal. Dr. Neal ElAttrache performed Skubal’s surgery and is also performing Snell’s. Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said the expectation is a nano scope, aiming for a shorter timeline, though the exact approach depends on findings during surgery. The NanoNeedle Scope 2.0 uses a smaller diameter, enabling a smaller incision, less tissue damage, and reduced fluid needed to insufflate the joint. Typical loose-body surgery recovery is two to three months, so Díaz’s return is projected for the second half of the season. Skubal returned to light catch in under a week and has thrown multiple bullpen sessions since May 6.

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