Blake Snell has been placed on the injured list after experiencing shoulder inflammation, limiting his participation to just two starts this season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Manager Dave Roberts reported that Snell felt discomfort while throwing, leading to a reevaluation of his rehab process. The Dodgers are considering various treatment options, including a cortisone injection. Snell's absence has opened opportunities for younger pitchers, but their performances have been subpar, posing challenges for the team as they navigate their pitching needs early in the season.
"As he was playing catch, (Snell) just didn't feel great," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said of the reason for Snell's shut down. "So right now we're gonna slow-play the throwing and probably get it looked at again when we get back home."
Roberts went as far to say the Dodgers are exploring different treatment options for Snell - even a cortisone injection is an option. "I would say that whatever we can [do] to kind of get the feeling, the sensation, the uncomfort to dissipate, I think we would be open to - with, obviously, his agreeing to [it]," Roberts said.
Snell's injury has given younger pitchers an opportunity to log big league time, including Justin Wrobleski, Landon Knack, and Bobby Miller. However, none of those pitchers have performed well in their starts.
The Dodgers pitching depth has been put to the test early this season, and Snell's latest setback will only prolong his return to the rotation.
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