The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced that left-handed starter Blake Snell has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to shoulder inflammation. This move is retroactive to April 3. In Snell’s absence, right-hander Matt Sauer has been recalled to take his spot on the active roster.
Manager Dave Roberts mentioned that Snell will consult with Dr. Neal ElAttrache to determine the next steps regarding his injury.
Snell, who is 32 years old, has started two games for the Dodgers this season, accumulating a 2.00 ERA in a total of nine innings pitched. Despite his performance, he has allowed five unearned runs, walked eight batters, struck out four, and thrown two wild pitches. Snell signed a five-year, $182 million contract with the Dodgers during the offseason, which includes a team option for 2030. In the 2024 season with the San Francisco Giants, he had a 125 ERA+ and a 2.43 FIP in 20 starts.
Throughout his career, Snell has faced various injury issues with his shoulder, elbow, and soft-tissue injuries to his upper and lower body. He has only managed to reach a qualifying number of innings in a season twice in his 10-year MLB career.
Despite the injury concerns in the rotation, the Dodgers have a deep pitching staff. However, with several pitchers on the injured list alongside Snell, the team may need to adjust their plans. Potential options include using Justin Wrobleski or Landon Knack for a bullpen game.
The Dodgers have a history of overcoming challenges, as evidenced by their successful 2024 postseason run with only three healthy starting pitchers.
As of now, the 2025 Dodgers have the best record in MLB with a 9-1 start to the season.
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