Dodgers' Blake Snell returns to IL with loose bodies in his left elbow
Los Angeles Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell was placed on the 15-day injured list due to loose bodies in his left elbow, with the move backdated to May 12, sidelining him shortly after his season debut.
- Surgery is the likely treatment for Snell’s injury, with a potential return projected for late July or early August, though timelines vary based on the severity of the loose bodies.
- Snell’s injury adds to the Dodgers’ pitching woes, as starter Tyler Glasnow is also on the injured list with lower back spasms, thinning the team’s starting rotation depth.
- Manager Dave Roberts emphasized the team's cautious approach to managing pitchers’ workloads and indicated flexibility in using bullpen games or other options to fill rotation gaps.
- The Dodgers successfully executed a bullpen game against the Angels, using eight relievers to secure a 6-0 victory despite the pitching challenges.