Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell (shoulder) will come off the 60-day injured list and start against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. This marks the first time that Snell has taken a big league mound since April 2. Most recently, Snell tossed 4.2 scoreless innings, allowing zero hits, and striking out seven batters this past Saturday with Triple-A Oklahoma City. It appears the southpaw is ready for the big leagues again after a four-month absence. It's worth noting that Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts said the team will move to a six-man rotation going forward. That will mean slightly less fantasy value for these pitchers with there being longer times between each start. Despite that, Snell needs to be rostered and started in all fantasy formats this weekend.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that left-hander Blake Snell (shoulder) is expected to come off the injured list and rejoin the starting rotation for his next turn, per The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya. Snell looked god in his fourth minor-league rehab outing with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday night, throwing 4 2/3 scoreless innings with seven strikeouts, although he did walk four batters. The 32-year-old has always had issues with command, but he's also won two Cy Young awards and still has plenty of strikeout upside when he's on for one of the best teams in baseball. It's unclear when Snell might make his return to L.A.'s rotation, but it could come next weekend against his former squad, the Tampa Bay Rays. Snell needs to be rostered in all fantasy leagues for the remainder of the season as he nears his return.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell (shoulder) took the mound for a minor league rehab start with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday. Snell tossed 4.2 scoreless innings, allowing four hits, four walks, and striking out seven batters. It was a 76 pitch outing for Snell in which only 40 of those pitches were thrown for strikes. Barring any setbacks, Snell should be ready to rejoin the Dodgers rotation by the beginning of August. He'll probably require at least one more rehab start before rejoining the Dodgers rotation.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell (shoulder) will make his "fourth and likely final" rehab appearance for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says that the team will discuss whether to have Snell make another rehab outing or rejoin the major-league team after he gets through Saturday. Snell went down in early April with inflammation in his left shoulder after just nine innings pitched. Snell has thrown nine innings across three rehab outings to this point, allowing two earned runs while walking just one and striking out 17. He has the stuff to be a fantasy ace upon his return, but health and inconsistency have been issues for the talented left-hander throughout his career.

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell (shoulder) will make his fourth and likely final rehab start with the Oklahoma City Comets on Saturday. He will be aiming for 75 pitches and five innings pitched. Per manager Dave Roberts, "Once we get through that, there will be a real discussion on if he should join us or do another one." This is excellent news for Snell and the Dodgers, as Snell appears like he could make a return to the big-league ball club as soon as the first of August. Snell has made only two starts in 2025, but his career 3.18 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and 11.17 K/9 speak volumes when considering his 10-year career. Fantasy managers who have held onto him this long are likely eager to activate him, and understandably so. However, Snell is typically someone who needs time to acclimate and get a few starts under his belt before producing at an elite level. Based on his potential return date, fantasy managers are hoping he can hit the ground running right away. Regardless, his upside is too good to pass up, and he should be started in all formats once he returns.

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell (shoulder) took another step forward in his recovery, tossing four solid innings in his second rehab outing with Triple-A Oklahoma City. Snell allowed one earned run on four hits and one walk, throwing 58 pitches in the appearance. The two-time Cy Young Award winner has logged only two starts for the Dodgers this season after signing a five-year, $182 million deal this offseason. Barring setbacks, Snell is expected to return in late July, potentially providing a key boost to a Dodgers rotation that has been hit hard by injuries.

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell (shoulder) took another step toward his eventual return to the Majors on Tuesday night. Snell completed his second rehab start on Tuesday, this time with the Dodgers' Arizona Complex League affiliate, tossing three innings, allowing one earned run, and racking up seven strikeouts. He appeared sharp in this outing, and now, with two rehab starts under his belt, he has logged five innings, striking out 11 and allowing only one run. Most importantly, zero walks. The Dodgers will likely aim to ramp him up to about 70-75 pitches before he returns to their starting rotation, but these are all positive signs for fantasy managers who have been stashing Snell on their IL. Snell has been on the shelf since April 3, and once he returns, Snell is the kind of player who can be a league-winner down the stretch. In his 10-year MLB career, he owns an impressive 3.18 ERA and a fantastic 11.17 K/9.

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell (shoulder) will make his second rehab start on July 15 in the Arizona Complex League. Snell toed the rubber in his first rehab start Wednesday, throwing two scoreless innings and 31 pitches at the Single-A level. The two-time Cy Young winner hasn't pitched in the majors since April 2 because of shoulder inflammation. Snell is still likely to require two or three more rehab starts before rejoining the Dodgers, but he should be back in the next couple of weeks if there are no setbacks.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell (shoulder) threw two scoreless innings in a Single-A rehab start on Thursday, reports Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register. He allowed one hit and struck out four while throwing 31 pitches. This was the 32-year-old's first rehab start since going on the injured list with shoulder inflammation after making only two starts at the beginning of the season. The former Cy Young will likely need at least three rehab starts if not more, which would put him on track for a late July or early August return. The two-start sample early in the year wasn't the best, as he struck out four and walked eight in nine innings.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Wednesday that left-hander Blake Snell (shoulder) will make a minor-league rehab start for Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on Thursday. It's a big step for the two-time Cy Young winner, as this will be Snell's first time pitching in a game since he landed on the injured list back in early April with left-shoulder inflammation. The 32-year-old southpaw is slated to throw around two innings in his rehab start on Thursday, and he'll need subsequent rehab starts on the farm before the Dodgers consider activating him, potentially in late July or early August. Snell can rack up the walks with the best of them -- he had eight free passes in nine innings in his first two starts before getting hurt -- but he also still has plenty of strikeout upside. Fantasy managers should still be stashing him in an IL spot.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell (shoulder) is set to face live hitters again on Saturday and is expected to throw two innings. As long as the lefty doesn't suffer any setbacks, he could be in line to begin a rehab assignment afterward. While any progress is welcomed, that still means he probably won't return until August, assuming he'll need a few rehab starts to fully prepare. The 2x Cy Young winner will then hopefully provide fantasy managers a handful of starts that resemble his former Cy Young form after posting a couple of uninspiring performances earlier this year in which the southpaw allowed 10 hits and eight walks in just nine innings pitched, while striking out only four batters.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that left-hander Blake Snell (shoulder) will face live hitters on Wednesday. It will be the first time that Snell faces live hitters since he landed on the injured list back in April with inflammation in his left shoulder. It's a big step for the 32-year-old veteran southpaw, but the Dodgers aren't going to rush him back, and fantasy managers might not get him back until August. If Snell comes out of his live session on Wednesday without any issues, he could be cleared for a minor-league rehab assignment soon. Unfortunately for fantasy managers, the Dodgers' only goal will be getting the two-time Cy Young winner ready for the end of the season and for what they hope will be another deep playoff run. In his only two starts for L.A. before his shoulder injury, Snell allowed only two earned runs but walked eight and struck out four in nine innings.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell (shoulder) is getting work done in the form of bullpen sessions, however, he is not close to facing live hitters at this point, according to manager Dave Roberts. The 2x Cy Young winner experienced additional inflammation and was shut down after his last bout of bullpens, so the Dodgers will want to see him make it through these without any problems before moving on to live hitters and eventually a rehab assignment. The 32-year-old made two starts at the beginning of the season, allowing two earned runs in nine innings, but also ten hits and eight walks while striking out four. As it stands, a return in late July appears to be the most optimistic outcome.

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell (shoulder) completed a 15-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register reports. It was Snell's first bullpen session since April. Snell revealed afterward that his shoulder wasn't pain-free until two weeks ago. The Dodgers signed Snell to a five-year, $182 million guarantee in free agency, but the two-time Cy Young winner hasn't pitched yet this season on account of his shoulder problems. He's obviously still a ways off from debuting this season, but it's a positive sign that he was able to get through Tuesday's throwing session unscathed.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell (shoulder) is set to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday, reports Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register. This will be a significant step in his rehab process, as the lefty recovers from shoulder inflammation that has sidelined him since April 2. The 32-year-old made it this far in his recovery last month too, but was shut down when his first bullpen session caused further inflammation. The extended absence means the two-time Cy Young winner still has a long road ahead that will include many rehab starts.

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell (shoulder) said the plan is to get back on a mound to throw a bullpen session next week in San Diego during a series against the division-rival Padres. Snell only made two starts in his first season with the Dodgers before landing on the injured list with a shoulder injury, and he hasn't thrown off a mound since suffering a setback with his left shoulder in late April. The good news is the 32-year-old two-time Cy Young winner doesn't have any structural damage and continues to ramp up. There's no clear timetable for Snell's return to L.A.'s starting rotation, but it wouldn't be a surprise if we don't see him until after the All-Star break in mid-July. Snell allowed only two earned runs in his two starts earlier this year but walked eight and struck out four in nine innings. Despite injury issues the last two years, Snell should be stashed in all fantasy leagues.

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell (shoulder) threw out to 60 feet on Wednesday, according to manager Dave Roberts. Snell's visit with a doctor recently went well after he had a bit more discomfort in his left shoulder over the weekend, so he was cleared to throw this week. The 32-year-old two-time Cy Young winner only made two starts with the Dodgers before landing on the injured list due to a left-shoulder injury, and he's had several setbacks along the way. L.A. isn't going to rush their free-agent acquisition back, and we probably won't have a clearer timetable for his potential return to the starting rotation until he begins throwing off a mound again. Even in a best-case scenario, fantasy managers shouldn't expect Snell to return until sometime in June. He allowed only two earned runs in his first two starts, but with eight walks and four K's in nine innings.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that left-hander Blake Snell (shoulder) will start playing catch on Friday. Snell is on the team's current road trip in Miami and will also be in Arizona when they face the division-rival Diamondbacks this weekend. The 32-year-old southpaw made it only two starts in his Dodgers tenure before dealing with left-shoulder issues and being placed on the 15-day injured list. He had a setback with his balky shoulder in late April and had his throwing program shut down, but Snell is going to resume throwing this weekend after recently receiving a cortisone injection in his arm. In a best-case scenario, Snell might be able to return to L.A.'s starting rotation in late May after going on a minor-league rehab assignment. He allowed two unearned runs in his first two starts, but he walked nine and struck out four in nine innings. Snell needs to remain stashed in all fantasy leagues.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that left-hander Blake Snell (shoulder) is expected to resume playing catch next week in Miami on the team's road trip. Snell landed on the 15-day injured list way back on April 6 and is still working his way back from a left-shoulder injury after encountering a setback recently. Tests haven't revealed any structural damage in his arm, thankfully, and the 32-year-old veteran southpaw will now resume throwing next week after having a cortisone injection on Monday. If things go well next week, Snell could be cleared to throw off a mound soon after. But given the long layoff, he should be expected to need a minor-league rehab assignment eventually, which could push his return into June. Snell allowed two unearned runs while walking eight and striking out four in his first two starts with L.A. before the injury. Keep him stashed in all fantasy leagues.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell (shoulder) recently was shut down from throwing after experiencing discomfort in his shoulder. The southpaw underwent an MRI, but it didn't reveal anything new. That being said, the Dodgers plan to give Snell an injection to hopefully calm down the inflammation in his shoulder. After that, Snell will begin a throwing program before possibly doing a few rehab starts. It sounds like Snell has avoided any major injuries. His timetable to return is unclear, but the hope is that he'll return at some point in May.