Blake Snell

Blake Snell could open the season on the injured list due to a lingering shoulder issue.

Fantasy Impact

Snell pitched well to end last season into the Dodgers World Series run. He is continuing to battle a shoulder injury into the offseason. It does not sound like he is expected to much too much time if he does open the season on the IL.

Blake Snell has slow-played his winter throwing program to ensure a full recovery after making five postseason starts, plus a critical relief appearance in Game 7 of the World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Fantasy Impact

Snell acknowledged that he was exhausted following the Los Angeles Dodgers’ postseason run. He and the team elected to slow-play his winter throwing program to allow for a full recovery. Snell said both sides plan to remain patient, letting his body return to 100% while prioritizing his health and well-being. Fantasy managers should not be surprised if Snell is not ready for Opening Day, especially given the Dodgers’ history of erring on the side of caution with their starting pitchers and the fact that Snell returned from a long-term shoulder injury last summer.

Blake Snell told reporters he would be available for a Game 7 if needed.

Fantasy Impact

The Dodgers will need to win on Friday in Game 6 for it to matter. They would likely start Tyler Glasnow with Shohei Ohtani potentially also available.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Blake Snell will start Game 1 of the World Series on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Snell will be followed by Yoshinobu Yamamoto. He has dominated in the postseason for the Dodgers.

Blake Snell will start Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Reds.

Fantasy Impact

It was expected, and now it is official. He is expected to be followed by Yoshinobu Yamamoto with Shohei Ohtani taking the mound if Game 3 is necessary.