Snell's Shoulder Heals: Early May Debut Possible

Blake Snell has made notable progress in his recovery from a shoulder injury, participating in a 15-pitch bullpen session on Thursday. This marked his first time throwing off a mound to a catcher not in an upright position. Snell's pitches ranged from 87 to 89 mph and were characterized as low-intensity fastballs.

Manager Dave Roberts stated that Snell is effectively beginning his spring training and will need a minimum of six weeks to reach full readiness. Based on this timeline, the veteran left-hander is expected to debut sometime in early May, assuming his rehabilitation continues without any complications or setbacks.