"But 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], throwing bullpens, pitching in games."
"Last year, I had so much to prove. I got way too excited and was really pushing to get to spring, get through spring. This year, I'm going to be a little slower just in how I ramp up - be a lot more smarter on that."
"Time's ticking, but like I told him the other day, Opening Day is not necessarily a hard and fast target for us. While the two-time Cy Young winner is definitely a huge part of the Dodgers' pitching staff, Manager Dave Roberts isn't in any big rush to get him back, and is prioritizing a full recovery."
Blake Snell continues his gradual recovery during spring training, advancing to bullpen sessions after earlier throwing off flat ground and from a mound to a standing catcher. The Dodgers are implementing a conservative approach to his rehabilitation following shoulder issues. Snell emphasized learning from last year's rushed recovery, committing to a slower ramp-up process. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed the team is not pressuring Snell to return by Opening Day, prioritizing complete recovery over timeline constraints. Snell's 2025 season was limited to two appearances before a four-month injured list stint, though he posted a 2.35 ERA in 11 games when healthy.
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