Blake Snell set to return as Dodgers seek rotation help
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 5:50 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Blake Snell is expected to start for the Los Angeles Dodgers next week after a rehabilitation outing. The Dodgers, who are currently on a six-game losing streak following a 7-6 loss to the Cubs, have struggled with their pitching staff, ranking low in various metrics. Snell has missed three months due to elbow surgery, having previously dealt with shoulder fatigue. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed that Snell's return is imminent, pending his recovery from the recent outing where he allowed three runs in 3.2 innings for Triple-A Oklahoma City. The Dodgers hope Snell's return will stabilize their rotation, which has been underperforming since the All-Star break.
- •Blake Snell pitched 3.2 innings in a minor league game on August 5.
- •The Dodgers rank 27th in FIP and last in home runs allowed.
- •Snell has been out for three months due to elbow surgery.
- •Manager Dave Roberts expects Snell to return next week for a homestand.
- •The Dodgers hope Snell will help stabilize their struggling rotation.
- 5:50 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Reveal When Blake Snell Will Return To Rotation
- 12:23 AMYahoo Sports — Blake Snell Returns With Dodgers Desperate for Rotation Boost
"The Dodgers are on a six-game losing streak, but they are about to get reinforcements in the way of Blake Snell.
"The Los Angeles Dodgers rotation is about to get a major boost
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 5:50 PMDodgers Reveal When Blake Snell Will Return To Rotation
The Los Angeles Dodgers rotation is about to get a major boost
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 12:23 AMBlake Snell Returns With Dodgers Desperate for Rotation Boost
The Dodgers are on a six-game losing streak, but they are about to get reinforcements in the way of Blake Snell.
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