Overview
- Snell began a controlled on-field throwing program about two to three weeks after surgery, a first step toward returning to pitching.
- He underwent a NanoNeedle Scope procedure to remove loose bodies from his elbow, a less-invasive alternative to traditional arthroscopy.
- The Dodgers placed Snell on the 60-day injured list, which makes him ineligible to rejoin the roster until mid-July at the earliest.
- Manager Dave Roberts said the operation went well and emphasized the club will follow a measured multi-stage ramp-up rather than rush Snell back.
- The NanoNeedle has shortened recovery windows to roughly six to eight weeks for some pitchers, as shown by Tarik Skubal’s quick rehab, but the Dodgers stress health and postseason readiness over an expedited return.