""As a left-handed pitcher, you always look around the league and see left-handed pitchers that you like watching," Clayton Kershaw said. "Blake's definitely my favorite in the league right now. The way he can throw a baseball is special. It's just pretty, the way it comes out of his hand.""
""He further showcased his impact in the postseason, with dominant performances through the first three rounds. Snell allowed just two runs in 21 innings of work before running into an unfavorable matchup against a Toronto Blue Jays offense firing on all cylinders. In total, Snell had a 3.18 ERA in 34 postseason innings.""
""The left-hander only made 11 starts in 2025 but made the most of them with a 2.35 ERA and 72 strikeouts in 61.1 innings.""
""The biggest challenge for Snell in 2026 will be staying healthy, as he has made just 31 regular season starts over the past two seasons. Left shoulder inflammation was the cause of his health issues in 2025, and lower body injuries gave him trouble in 2024.""
Blake Snell will anchor a strong Dodgers rotation in 2026 after a limited but highly effective 2025 regular season and a dominant postseason showing. He posted a 2.35 ERA with 72 strikeouts in 61.1 innings across 11 starts in 2025 and compiled a 3.18 ERA in 34 postseason innings, allowing just two runs across 21 innings through the first three rounds. Health remains the chief concern, with left shoulder inflammation in 2025 and lower-body issues in 2024 limiting starts. The Dodgers possess depth to absorb potential absences and may manage Snell's workload to maximize postseason availability.
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