Dodgers Shut Down Snell After Shoulder Setback

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell, a two-time Cy Young Award winner who signed a five-year, $182 million contract this offseason, has been shut down from throwing after experiencing renewed shoulder inflammation during a recent session. Snell has only made two starts before being placed on the injured list in early April, and despite an initial clean MRI, his recovery has stalled. Manager Dave Roberts stated the Dodgers will prioritize Snell's long-term health and aim to have him fully recovered for the postseason, given the team's numerous other pitching injuries. Snell, now 32, remains optimistic about returning but admits his body feels different at this stage of his career. The team will re-evaluate Snell's condition when they return to Los Angeles, leaving his timeline for return uncertain. The Dodgers are managing their rotation carefully to avoid risking further injury to Snell.