Dodgers Pitchers Snell, Glasnow Sidelined with Shoulder Injuries

The Los Angeles Dodgers are facing significant challenges with their starting rotation as key pitchers Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow remain sidelined due to shoulder inflammation. Snell, who signed a five-year, $182 million contract in the offseason, has been unable to resume throwing because of persistent discomfort and will be examined by Dr. Neal ElAttrache alongside Glasnow. Glasnow has recently started playing catch and shows progress, but his status also remains uncertain as he deals with right shoulder inflammation. Despite clean MRIs showing no structural damage for Snell, his recovery has been inconsistent, causing concern for the Dodgers who rely heavily on these pitchers amid an already injury-plagued season. Manager Dave Roberts has expressed cautious optimism, highlighting that the MRIs were the best-case scenario, but the rotation's instability puts additional pressure on other starters like Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Both pitchers' forthcoming examinations by Dr. ElAttrache are highly anticipated as the team and fans hope for positive updates to stabilize the rotation during this competitive NL West campaign.