Dodgers close to adding former Cy Young award winner
The rich in MLB may be getting even richer. The back-to-back World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly close to welcoming back former Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell, who has missed the entire season to this point but is now nearing his return. And the timing couldn’t be more important.
MORE: Yankees have 5 players ranked top 10 in American League in crucial stat May 6, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell prior to the game against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images Snell Nearing Return Snell is expected to make what should be his final rehab appearance on Saturday, May 9th, and if all goes well, the Dodgers could activate him shortly after. Once he’s cleared, there’s no easing him in slowly.
He’ll immediately become a major part of the Dodgers’ rotation. The news comes just one day after Tyler Glasnow was forced to leave his start against the Houston Astros early, creating fresh concern about the health of Los Angeles’ pitching staff. Whether Glasnow ultimately lands on the injured list or not, Snell’s return was already coming—and now it feels even more significant.
Nov 1, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell (7) throws pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays in the eighth inning for game seven of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images Another Elite Arm for an Already Loaded Team When healthy, Snell is one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball. A former Cy Young winner, he brings: Swing-and-miss stuff Frontline starter upside Big-game experience For a Dodgers team already loaded with talent, adding Snell back into the mix almost feels unfair.
MORE: John Sterling’s 5 most memorable Yankees home run calls Oct 31, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell (7) celebrates with the Commissioner’s Trophy in the locker room after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images A Rotation Built for October The Dodgers are once again positioning themselves for another deep postseason run.