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Blake Snell Faces Live Hitters in Step Toward Dodgers Return

Team guidance suggests a late May return based on stepwise tests.

Overview

  • Blake Snell faced hitters in a live session for the first time this year as he rehabs a left shoulder issue.
  • He threw to Tommy Edman and Alex Call and called it a big step that still leaves work to do.
  • Manager Dave Roberts said Snell is in a good spot, noted the session was light, and set two simulated innings as the next target.
  • The left-hander remains on the 15-day injured list with shoulder fatigue and has yet to pitch in 2026, with multiple reports projecting a late May return.
  • Snell vented on a live video-game stream about his IL stint, while the Dodgers’ rotation depth gives the club room to keep a slow pace.