Blake Snell has new surgical procedure expected to expedite Dodgers return
Blake Snell underwent a new surgical procedure to remove bone spurs from his elbow, which is expected to speed up his recovery. The NanoNeedle 2.0 device used in the surgery may reduce the typical recovery time significantly. Snell's return timeline remains uncertain, but team officials are optimistic about a quicker comeback compared to traditional methods.
- ▪Blake Snell had three loose bone spurs removed from his elbow using the NanoNeedle 2.0 surgical procedure.
- ▪This new method could potentially cut recovery time by up to a month compared to traditional surgeries.
- ▪Snell's surgery was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, who also operated on Tarik Skubal earlier this month.
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- ▪ Blake Snell to Return Early from Injury via New Medical Procedure — Yahoo Sports
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MLB Blake Snell has new surgical procedure expected to expedite Dodgers return By Jack Harris Published May 19, 2026, 6:34 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google SAN DIEGO –– Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell had three loose bone spurs removed from his elbow on Tuesday via a new, less-invasive surgical procedure that is expected to help expedite his process to return. According to a source, Snell’s surgery utilized a new medical device called the NanoNeedle 2.0, which is a smaller version of a traditional arthroscope that can cut up to a month off the typical recovery time from such operations. After beginning the season on the IL, Blake Snell pitched in one game this season before heading back to the IL with ‘loose bodies’ in his elbow.
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