Details of Blake Snell's elbow surgery and if Tarik Skubal timeline follows

"Blake Snell’s time back in the Los Angeles Dodgers rotation lasted one start, as he was placed back on the injured list retroactive to May 12. Snell underwent a successful surgery on Tuesday, but there is not enough information at the moment for the team to give a concrete timeline for his return. There is a silver lining in that the left-hander's recovery window should be reduced from the initial estimates."

"“It went well. As well as to be expected,” manager Dave Roberts began. “I guess the nano thing was a good thing, obviously. So the recovery is cut much shorter. I don't have a timeline. I just know that it's shorter than what we initially anticipated. Texted with him today, wished him well. He's in good spirits and excited to get back to playing.”"

"Snell was placed on the 15-day IL last week to address loose bodies in his left elbow. The procedure in question involves a smaller incision made by the NanoNeedle scope, which results in less damage caused to tissue and less fluid being required to insufflate the joint. Typically, surgery to remove loose bodies requires two to three months of recovery. The Dodgers expect the NanoScope procedure to reduce that to some degree."

"One difference for Snell, however, is multiple reports indicate the 33-year-old had three bone spurs removed during the procedure. Skubal had just one bone chip taken out. Loose bodies is a term used to describe fragmented pieces of bone or cartilage. The procedure involves shaving, mincing, or removing these loose bodies that can be found in the elbow. On the other hand, bone spurs are growths of bone that form on the edges of bones or inside joints."

Blake Snell returned to the injured list after one start in the Los Angeles Dodgers rotation, with the placement retroactive to May 12. He underwent successful surgery on his left elbow, but the team has not provided a concrete timeline for his return. The recovery window is expected to be shorter than initial estimates. Snell had been placed on the 15-day IL for loose bodies in his left elbow. The procedure used a NanoNeedle scope with a smaller incision, aiming to reduce tissue damage and fluid requirements. Typical loose-body surgery can require two to three months, but the Dodgers expect a reduction based on similar early results from Tarik Skubal, who resumed throwing after his May 6 operation. Reports indicate Snell had three bone spurs removed, while Skubal had one bone chip removed.

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