Blake Snell

Blake Snell remains one of fantasy baseball's most volatile aces, pairing elite strikeout ability with persistent workload and control risk. His 2025 season with Los Angeles featured a dominant 2.35 ERA and strong run prevention metrics, but it came in just 61.1 innings, reinforcing long-standing durability concerns. The 2026 projections again favor strong ratios and well-above-average strikeout rates, though modest innings expectations cap his overall fantasy ceiling. Snell's swing-and-miss stuff still plays at a Cy Young level when healthy, but his elevated walk rates continue to introduce WHIP volatility. Fantasy designation: High-risk SP2 / ratio-boosting upside play, best suited for managers willing to absorb innings risk in exchange for elite per-inning production.

Blake Snell (shoulder) uncertain to be ready for Opening Day

Blake Snell (shoulder) has remained limited to throwing off of flat ground leaving his availability for Opening Day in jeopardy.

Fantasy Impact

Snell made only 11 starts last season for the Dodgers due to shoulder issues, pitching to a 2.35 ERA with 72 strikeouts in 61.1 innings. The two-time Cy Young Award winner has been plagued by injuries over the past two seasons, combining for just 31 starts with the Giants and Dodgers. He seems to be at least a couple of weeks away from making his Cactus League debut, but if he can pitch in live game action around that time, any possible stint on the IL to start the season should be relatively short.