Overview
- Manager Dave Roberts said it will be hard for Snell to be ready by March 26, noting the calendar and his current workload.
- Snell’s throwing progression remains limited to flat‑ground sessions as the team slow‑plays his ramp‑up without a firm date.
- The update marks a shift from Snell’s Jan. 31 stance, when he said Opening Day was the plan despite lingering shoulder soreness.
- Snell delivered a 2.35 ERA over 11 starts in 2025 and contributed in the postseason after shoulder inflammation shortened his regular season.
- Los Angeles expects to lean on its rotation depth, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto leading the staff and Shohei Ohtani slated to be a full go.