Dodgers Blake Snell set for elbow surgery, return expected this season
Blake Snell of the Los Angeles Dodgers is set to undergo elbow surgery, which raises concerns for the team's pitching rotation. Despite this setback, the organization remains hopeful for his return later in the season. Snell's injury follows a previous stint on the injured list due to shoulder issues, complicating the Dodgers' championship aspirations.
- ▪Blake Snell is scheduled for surgery to remove loose bodies from his left elbow.
- ▪The Dodgers are optimistic that Snell will return before the end of the season.
- ▪Snell had only made one appearance this season, lasting three innings with a 12.00 ERA.
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- ▪ Blake Snell to have elbow surgery, but Dodgers hope for ‘quicker recovery’ — California Post
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dodgers-blake-snell-set-elbow-194013971.html |
| Publication time | Sun, 17 May 2026 19:40:13 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-17T20:03:21.009Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-17T20:03:21.009Z |
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| Cluster | wyA1FUb78d12 · 8 stories |
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