Blake Snell Headed Back to Injured List After One Start

Los Angeles Dodgers left-handed pitcher Blake Snell, a former Cy Young award winner, is headed back to the injured list after just one start. Snell has been diagnosed with loose bodies in his left elbow, something that closer Edwin Diaz has dealt with as well, leading to a couple of months of recovery time. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dodgers Nation (@dodgersnation) Snell has been on the 15-day IL since May 12, which means the earliest he can be activated is May 27.

Lefty Charlie Barnes, who was recently acquired from the Cubs , has been activated in Snell’s place. Snell was activated before his start on Saturday, May 9, against the Atlanta Braves. He only pitched three innings, allowed four runs, and struggled with constant traffic, some of which was a result of unlucky, soft-contact hits.

May 9, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell (7) talks with manager Dave Roberts (30) in the dugout in the fourth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images Snell previously dealt with loose bodies in his elbow in 2019, which resulted in him missing more than two months of action. Edwin Diaz currently has a similar timeline after surgery.

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is another big-name arm that has dealt with the injury. Blake Snell is headed to the 15-Day IL with loose bodies in his elbow. The injury is similar to what Edwin Diaz suffered and had surgery for.