MLB Injury Update: Blake Snell Sidelined Again After Setback in Shoulder Recovery

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers have suffered another blow to their pitching rotation as former Cy Young winner Blake Snell experiences a setback in his recovery from shoulder inflammation. Manager Dave Roberts delivered the unfortunate update on Wednesday, confirming that Snell “didn’t feel great” after playing catch on Tuesday and will now be shut down from throwing indefinitely.

This development casts further doubt on Snell’s timeline to return, just weeks after the left-hander was initially placed on the injured list due to inflammation in his pitching shoulder. While early signs suggested a possible return in late April or early May, the recent setback forces the Dodgers to revisit their short-term rotation plans.

“Obviously, it’s not what we were hoping for,” Roberts told reporters. “We’re going to shut him down for now, let everything calm down again, and reassess in a few days.”

Snell, who signed a lucrative two-year deal with the Dodgers ahead of the 2025 season, has been limited in his appearances due to both performance inconsistencies and now injury concerns. Known for his electric fastball and devastating curve, Snell was expected to be a crucial part of the Dodgers’ quest for another World Series run.

With Snell out, the Dodgers will likely rely on their depth, potentially calling up talent from Triple-A or shifting bullpen arms into starter roles temporarily. Young pitchers like Gavin Stone and Emmet Sheehan may see increased opportunities, while the front office monitors Snell’s recovery timeline closely.

The Dodgers’ rotation, already navigating around workload management and minor injuries to other key players, now faces added pressure to maintain momentum in a tightly contested NL West.

Blake Snell’s next medical evaluation is expected within the coming week, but until then, fans and teammates alike can only hope for positive news.