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Dodgers Get Worrying Update on Blake Snell's Future Availability from General Manager

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Jon Conahan | Last updated Jun 3, 2025 3:40 PM ET

The Los Angeles Dodgers understood there were some risks involved in signing Blake Snell.

Snell has been excellent throughout his career, evident by his two Cy Young Awards.

However, throughout his 10-year big league Journey, there have been concerns about him staying on the mound. While Snell has thrown in over 100.0 innings in each of his 10 seasons outside of the COVID year and his rookie campaign, his inability to go late into games is something teams understood in free agency.

After throwing in just 9.0 innings for the Dodgers, making two starts, he was placed on the IL with shoulder inflammation. It remains uncertain when the Dodgers plan to bring him back. Still, according to Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes, the idea is to ensure everybody in the rotation gets healthy, and when that happens, they'll proceed from there.

“It’s just being mindful and methodical about the foundational component and the buildup so that when they come back, the thought is when they come back they’re running through what we hope is a deep October run,” Gomes said, per Dodgers Nation.

The Dodgers have given themselves some breathing room.

While winning the National League West has to be the priority, the Dodgers are 36-23 and appear to be guaranteed a playoff spot, whether that be in the Wild Card or by winning the division.

Only two games ahead of the San Diego Padres and three ahead of the San Francisco Giants, things could get interesting.

Despite that, the Dodgers need to get their arms healthy when it matters most.

If that means Snell isn't ready to go sooner than some hope, that's what has to happen.

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

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