Dodgers return to six-man rotation with Blake Snell's activation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 4:04 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026

The Los Angeles Dodgers will reinstate Blake Snell from the injured list for his start on August 11, re-establishing a six-man starting rotation for the first time since July 3. The Dodgers adjusted their lineup in recent weeks, utilizing five regular starters while navigating pitching challenges triggered by Shohei Ohtani’s absence. Eric Lauer is scheduled to pitch next on August 12, and manager Dave Roberts hinted that further adjustments may come based on performance and the team’s tight schedule of 13 consecutive games. The configuration aims to manage bullpen load while adapting to the ongoing demands of the season.
- •Dodgers activate Blake Snell for August 11 start
- •Snell's return marks first six-man rotation since July 3
- •Dodgers have used five regular starters in recent games
- •Eric Lauer scheduled to start August 12
- •Team faces 13 consecutive game days ahead
- 4:04 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers back to a 6-man starting rotation, for now
"LOS ANGELES — When Blake Snell returns from the injured list to start Tuesday night, the Dodgers will have a full six-man starting rotation again, for the first time since Shohei Ohtani last pitched, on July 3. In the 30 games since Ohtani’s last start, the Dodgers have used five regular starters, with Tarik Skubal […]
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