Blake Snell set to return for Dodgers next week against Royals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 3:36 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Blake Snell is scheduled to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting rotation on Tuesday night against the Kansas City Royals. Snell, who last pitched on May 9, was sidelined for more than two months due to elbow surgery. He completed a rehab assignment with four starts, most recently on August 4, where he pitched 3.2 innings. His comeback comes amid a six-game losing streak for the Dodgers, who face the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night with Roki Sasaki on the mound.
- •Snell had surgery on May 16 and missed significant time.
- •He made four rehab starts before his return announcement.
- •The Dodgers are currently on a six-game losing streak.
- •Roki Sasaki is set to start against the Diamondbacks on Friday.
- •Tarik Skubal will make his home debut Monday night.
- 3:36 AMYahoo Sports — Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Major Update on Blake Snell
"The Los Angeles Dodgers are riding a six-game losing streak entering Friday night’s series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks. However, ahead of a matchup featuring Roki Sasaki on the mound for Los Angeles and Merrill Kelly for the Diamondbacks, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced that a major reinforcement will return to the starting rotation. Blake […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Major Update on Blake Snell appeared first on HEAVY.
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