Blake Snell returns to Dodgers rotation on Tuesday against Royals
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 4:22 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Blake Snell will return from the injured list to start for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals. Snell has only made one start this season, dealing with shoulder fatigue and elbow issues that led to surgery. The Dodgers, currently facing challenges in their rotation, look to solidify their playoff lineup with Snell's return alongside fellow pitcher Tarik Skubal, who will debut at Dodger Stadium on Monday. Snell has a history of stronger performance in the second half of the season, contributing significantly during last year's World Series run.
- •Blake Snell starts for Dodgers on August 8 against Royals
- •Snell has been sidelined for most of the season
- •Tarik Skubal will debut for Dodgers on August 7
- •Dodgers rotation likely to include Snell and Skubal moving forward
- •Snell has a career 2.33 ERA in the second half of seasons
- 5:06 AMESPN — Dodgers' Snell K's 10 in 6 IP after 3-month layoff
- 12:44 AMYahoo Sports — Blake Snell returns for the Dodgers after a 3-month elbow injury layoff
- 12:42 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers on Deck: Tuesday, August 11 vs. Royals
- 1:50 AMESPN MLB — Dodgers' Snell set to return to mound Tuesday
- 12:23 AMYahoo Sports — Blake Snell to return from IL on Tuesday as Dodgers rotation begins to take shape
"Blake Snell is making his return to the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers after being sidelined for three months with loose bodies in his left elbow. Manager Dave Roberts said Snell is projected to throw about 75-80 pitches. The two-time Cy Young Award winner has made just one start this season, giving up four runs and six hits in three innings against Atlanta on May 9 before going on the injured list four days later.
"Blake Snell will make his first start for the Dodgers in three months on Tuesday, activated off the 60-day injured list after rehabbing from left elbow surgery in May. Michael Wacha starts on the mound for Kansas City. Tuesday game info
"Blake Snell struck out seven of the first 10 batters he faced Tuesday night before giving up back-to-back hits in his return to the mound for the Dodgers after being sidelined for three months with loose bodies in his left elbow.
Sources
External links- ESPNAug 12, 2026, 5:06 AMDodgers' Snell K's 10 in 6 IP after 3-month layoff
Blake Snell struck out seven of the first 10 batters he faced Tuesday night before giving up back-to-back hits in his return to the mound for the Dodgers after being sidelined for three months with loose bodies in his left elbow.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 12:44 AMBlake Snell returns for the Dodgers after a 3-month elbow injury layoff
Blake Snell is making his return to the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers after being sidelined for three months with loose bodies in his left elbow. Manager Dave Roberts said Snell is projected to throw about 75-80 pitches. The two-time Cy Young Award winner has made just one start this season, giving up four runs and six hits in three innings against Atlanta on May 9 before going on the injured list four days later.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 12:42 AMDodgers on Deck: Tuesday, August 11 vs. Royals
Blake Snell will make his first start for the Dodgers in three months on Tuesday, activated off the 60-day injured list after rehabbing from left elbow surgery in May. Michael Wacha starts on the mound for Kansas City. Tuesday game info
- ESPN MLBAug 8, 2026, 1:50 AMDodgers' Snell set to return to mound Tuesday
Dodgers' Blake Snell is expected to make his return from the injured list vs. the Royals on Tuesday, one day after Tarik Skubal makes his home debut.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 12:23 AMBlake Snell to return from IL on Tuesday as Dodgers rotation begins to take shape
Snell has made only one start all season.
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