Dodgers to host Blake Snell and Tarik Skubal at Dodger Stadium
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 12:30 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers will welcome back pitcher Blake Snell on Tuesday and debut Tarik Skubal on Monday at Dodger Stadium against the Kansas City Royals. Snell, returning from elbow surgery, has only featured in one game this season. Skubal, acquired from the Detroit Tigers, made his first start against the Chicago Cubs. The Dodgers are struggling, currently on a six-game losing streak and in need of strong pitching performances as they approach the postseason.
- •Blake Snell returns from the injured list on August 9.
- •Tarik Skubal makes his home debut on August 8.
- •The Dodgers face the Kansas City Royals this week.
- •LA has lost six straight games prior to this matchup.
- •Snell has only one start this season due to injuries.
- 12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Set Blake Snell Return, Tarik Skubal Dodger Stadium Debut
- 12:29 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers' Blake Snell scheduled to return to mound on Tuesday, Tarik Skubal makes home debut Monday
"Two-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell is expected to make his return from the injured list when the Los Angeles Dodgers host the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. Manager Dave Roberts also said Friday that recently-acquired lefty Tarik Skubal will make his home debut on Monday, also against the Royals. The 33-year-old Snell has started just one game this season.
"The Dodgers are adding two of their best starters, Blake Snell and Tarik Skubal, are bringing serious star power to Dodger Stadium.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 12:30 AMDodgers Set Blake Snell Return, Tarik Skubal Dodger Stadium Debut
The Dodgers are adding two of their best starters, Blake Snell and Tarik Skubal, are bringing serious star power to Dodger Stadium.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 12:29 AMDodgers' Blake Snell scheduled to return to mound on Tuesday, Tarik Skubal makes home debut Monday
Two-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell is expected to make his return from the injured list when the Los Angeles Dodgers host the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. Manager Dave Roberts also said Friday that recently-acquired lefty Tarik Skubal will make his home debut on Monday, also against the Royals. The 33-year-old Snell has started just one game this season.
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