Blake Snell
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4. Februar 2026
Could begin season on injured list
Snell could begin the season on the injured list due to lingering shoulder issues, Jack Harris of the California Post reports.
Analyse
Snell missed most of the first four months of last season with left shoulder inflammation. He pitched well down the stretch of the regular season and in the first three rounds of the playoffs before stumbling in the World Series. Snell remains hopeful of being ready for Opening Day, and if he does require an IL stint it seems it would be more about preserving him over the long haul rather than the southpaw actually being injured. The Dodgers are likely to deploy a six-man rotation again and have the depth to slow-play Snell, if that's the route they decide to take.
30. Januar 2026
Ramping up slowly
Snell has ramped up slowly this winter in an effort to recover from his postseason workload, Jack Harris of the New York Post reports.
Analyse
Snell acknowledged that he was exhausted following the Dodgers' postseason run, during which he made five starts and a relief appearance after tossing 61.1 innings during the regular season. He hopes to be ready for Opening Day, but both he and the team have acknowledged the importance of exercising patience as he builds back up. Los Angeles is expected to handle its pitching staff cautiously overall, and it has enough rotation depth to do so -- particularly early in the campaign.
