Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Blake Snell, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, has been sidelined indefinitely with loose bodies in his left elbow. After missing the first six weeks of the 2026 season with left shoulder fatigue, Snell made his season debut on May 10 against the Atlanta Braves (allowing 4 ER in 3 IP). However, he was scratched from his second start on May 16 after detecting the new elbow injury during catch play. Snell underwent NanoScope surgery on May 20 to address the loose bodies. The Dodgers project a recovery timeline of 2-3 months, though the less invasive procedure could potentially reduce this by up to one month. No definitive return date has been established, though the organization remains hopeful he will return this season.
Strengths
- + Two-time Cy Young Award winner with elite pedigree
- + Dodgers organization confident he will return this season
- + NanoScope surgery is less invasive than traditional elbow surgery
- + Successful postseason performance in 2025 (3-2 record in 6 appearances)
- + Won World Series with Dodgers in 2025
Weaknesses
- - Loose bodies in left elbow requiring surgery
- - Missed first 6 weeks of 2026 season with shoulder fatigue/inflammation
- - Only 3 innings pitched in 2026 before new injury (4 ER allowed)
- - Chronic injury history - missed most of 2025 regular season with shoulder injury
- - Indefinite timeline for return despite optimism
- - Significant time loss expected regardless of surgical approach
- - Second major injury in same season
Injury Status: IL-60
About
Blake Rogers is a rp for the St Louis Cardinals.
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