Availability
Blake Snell will face live hitters on Saturday.
Fantasy Impact
It will be the first time throwing live batting practice for Snell. If all goes well, he could be nearing the start of a rehab assignment.
Blake Snell threw a bullpen session on Friday and Sunday.
Fantasy Impact
Snell is expected to progress to facing live hitters this week. If all goes well, he could head on a rehab assignment next week.
Snell has been managing left shoulder fatigue that has lingered since last season. He's begun throwing off a mound but won't be ready for his season debut until late May at the earliest.
Fantasy Impact
The Dodgers placed him on the 15-day IL Monday and could move him to the 60-day IL if they need a 40-man roster spot down the line.
Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell (shoulder) is at least six weeks away from being fully ramped up.
Fantasy Impact
Before Snell's bullpen on Thursday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Snell is essentially at the beginning of a spring training progression. Lingering shoulder discomfort has kept Snell on the sidelines all spring, and a May return is the best-case scenario at this point.
Snell (shoulder) has dealt with lingering shoulder issues from last season. Los Angeles has taken a cautious approach with him throughout spring, limiting his activities.
Fantasy Impact
Tuesday brought mound work to a standing catcher, advancing his rehabilitation. Camp will conclude before sufficient time remains for Cactus League appearances. Snell will open the season on the injured list. The Dodgers have not disclosed a timeline for his regular-season debut.