"“You kind of layer in the Blake Snell situation and try to figure out if he's open to taking the five innings here versus on rehab, and he couldn't be more excited to do that,” manager Dave Roberts said."
"Unlike last season, Snell did not push through left shoulder discomfort to get back on the mound as soon as possible. Avoiding the scenario from last season, in which he missed a large chunk of the year, was top of mind."
"Glasnow was placed on the 15-day IL with an official designation of low back spasms. He pitched just one inning this past Wednesday before being removed from the start because of a back spasm that started while warming up for the second inning."
"Prior to the last-minute change of plans, the 33-year-old was scheduled to start on Saturday for Single-A Ontario. It would've been Snell's fourth rehab start, which was the goal set for him by the Dodgers at the outset."
Tyler Glasnow was placed on the 15-day injured list with low back spasms, creating an opening in the Dodgers’ starting rotation. Glasnow’s back issue forced him out after a back spasm began while warming up for the second inning, limiting him to one inning in his most recent appearance. With the spot available, Blake Snell will return on Saturday against the Atlanta Braves instead of continuing his rehab assignment. Manager Dave Roberts said Snell was excited to take a five-inning workload during his return. Snell previously avoided pushing through left shoulder discomfort to prevent a repeat of last season’s extended absence. Snell’s rehab plan had been meticulous, and both he and the organization feel comfortable with a return ahead of the original late-May estimate.
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