Blake Snell Returns, Dodgers Shut Out by Rays

Blake Snell made his return to the Los Angeles Dodgers' rotation on Saturday after missing four months with a left shoulder injury, pitching five innings against his former team, the Tampa Bay Rays. Snell struck out eight and walked none but allowed three runs on two home runs by Yandy Díaz, aided by Steinbrenner Field's short right-field wall. The Dodgers' offense was shut out 4-0, managing six hits and failing to capitalize on a bases-loaded opportunity in the sixth inning. Snell's return follows a strong minor league rehab and bolsters a Dodgers rotation that has recently regained health. The Dodgers chose not to make significant moves at the trade deadline, relying on the return of key injured players like Snell. The Rays' victory snapped a four-game losing streak, while Freddie Freeman continued his hot streak for the Dodgers.