#blake-snell

#blake-snell

The last Dodgers-Padres series was the biggest of the year, and now this one overtakes it. The series started off with a well-played, low-scoring affair thanks mainly to and Blake Snell dueling. Unfortunately, it was Snell who gave up one more run, and that was all the Padres needed, as the Dodgers weren't able to get anything going in the 2-1 loss.

Returning from injury, Blake Snell faced immediate trouble, giving up two early home runs in a 4-0 loss to the Rays, reflecting the challenges of a minor-league stadium.

Penrod was designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Dodgers to create space on their 40-man roster for Blake Snell's return from the injured list.

"Roki's doing well. He worked over the All-Star break. Everything I hear has been positive. So hopefully we can keep building him up and face some hitters, and get him out there competing again."

Freeman's batting average against Snell is nearly identical to his numbers against left-handers for his career, but the slugging percentage is well below his .453 mark.

The Los Angeles Dodgers transferred Blake Snell to the 60-day injured list to activate Clayton Kershaw, who is returning after offseason surgery.