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Snell Returns! Dodgers Get Cy Young Ace Back
12 Aug
Summary
- Blake Snell returns to Dodgers pitching after three months due to elbow issues.
- Snell has made only one start this season, giving up four runs.
- He made three rehab starts for Oklahoma City with 19 strikeouts.
Blake Snell is scheduled to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers' pitching rotation on Tuesday night, marking his first appearance in three months. He was sidelined with loose bodies in his left elbow, an issue that required surgery. Snell's return comes as the Dodgers have struggled recently, losing eight of their last ten games.
He had only managed one start this season on May 9 against Atlanta, where he allowed four runs in three innings before heading to the injured list. Snell has undergone a rehabilitation process, including three starts for Triple-A Oklahoma City and one for Single-A Ontario, where he posted a 3.09 ERA and struck out 19 batters.
The two-time Cy Young Award winner is looking to recapture the form that saw him post a 2.35 ERA last season. Manager Dave Roberts noted Snell's improved "swagger" and "rhythm" during his rehab outings, indicating he is ready to contribute. In other team news, reliever Blake Treinen was moved to the 60-day injured list, and pitcher Charlie Barnes was sent down.
