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Dodgers prepare for postseason with Blake Snell and Dalton Rushing updates

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 1:19 AM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Dodgers prepare for postseason with Blake Snell and Dalton Rushing updates

Summary

The Dodgers are finalizing their roster as the regular season comes to a close, aiming for a postseason start on October 3. Blake Snell is on track to start against the Giants on Saturday after a bullpen session, recovering from groin discomfort. Reliever Will Klein is scheduled to throw to hitters as he aims to return from elbow issues, targeting a postseason role similar to last year's. Dalton Rushing is also working back from elbow discomfort, competing for a bench spot against Josue De Paula, who is expected to remain active unless corresponding roster moves are made.

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Status Watch

•Snell intends to pitch Saturday after recent groin discomfort.
•Klein aims for a return to the active roster after elbow issues.
•Rushing competes for a postseason spot as he recovers from injury.
•Ohtani is expected to be activated soon, complicating roster decisions.
•De Paula's recent performance impacts Rushing's chances of making the team.

Latest Updates

1:19 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers notes: Blake Snell, Dalton Rushing, Will Klein

What they're saying

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LOS ANGELES — It’s the final week of the regular season and the Dodgers are sorting things out as they prepare for the postseason, which they hope will start on October 3 in the National League Division Series rather than September 29 in the wild card round. Before Tuesday’s game, Blake Snell pitched a bullpen […]
— Yahoo Sports

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