Blake Snell details surgery process before Dodgers return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 5:01 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Blake Snell, recently recovering from elbow surgery, discussed the differences between his procedure and that of Tarik Skubal. Snell's surgery lasted 2½ hours, significantly longer than Skubal's 30-minute operation. He reported feeling pain-free and optimistic about his return to the Los Angeles Dodgers amid a struggling pitching lineup. Snell’s recovery is crucial as the Dodgers look to stabilize their rotation heading into the remainder of the season.
- •Blake Snell underwent elbow surgery two weeks after Tarik Skubal.
- •Snell's surgery took 2½ hours; Skubal’s was 30 minutes.
- •Snell feels pain-free and is eager to return to the mound.
- •His return is essential for a depleted Dodgers pitching staff.
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