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Dodgers Facing Trade Decision After Blake Snell News

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Gavin Groe | Last updated Jul 27, 2025 5:48 PM ET

Left-handed starting pitcher Blake Snell is in his tenth major-league season after making his debut with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2016.

Snell spent time with the San Diego Padres, then signed a deal with the San Francisco Giants after the 2023 season, which he later opted out of to enter free agency in 2024.

The 32-year-old veteran signed a five-year, $182 million contract this offseason with the Los Angeles Dodgers after an exceptional 2024 campaign.

Snell earned such a lucrative contract thanks to his outstanding career to date, which includes two Cy Young Awards and an All-Star appearance. Over 213 career starts, he owns a 77–58 record, a 3.18 ERA and 1,372 strikeouts.

Snell was placed on the injured list on April 6 (retroactive to April 3) with left shoulder inflammation after experiencing discomfort during a bullpen session; he had made only two starts for the Dodgers before the injury.

After four minor-league rehab outings, manager Dave Roberts announced on Sunday that Snell is expected to rejoin the rotation next week.

Some updates this morning from Dave Roberts:
- Blake Snell’s expected to rejoin the rotation next turn.
- Dodgers will go six-man rotation, with Shohei Ohtani going the next two Wednesdays.
- They’ll “manage” Hyeseong Kim’s shoulder. Expected in the lineup tomorrow.
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With his return looming, the Dodgers have decided to shift to a six-man rotation but now face a decision on right-hander Dustin May’s roster status.

May returned to a full-time starting role for the first time in two seasons and has struggled. On Sunday against the Boston Red Sox, May allowed four runs in five innings of work, and he entered the start with an ERA of 4.73.

May’s name has surfaced in trade rumors, and he is a candidate to potentially be moved to the bullpen. He is an unrestricted free agent at the end of this season.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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