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Blake Snell's Shoulder Injury Delays Opening Day Return

3/3/2026

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Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell, a two-time Cy Young winner, is not ready for Opening Day.
The delay is due to a lingering shoulder injury.
Snell has been throwing on flat ground but not yet from the mound.
Last season, Snell appeared in 11 games with a 5-4 record and a 2.35 ERA.
Right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto gave up two runs in spring training and will play in the World Baseball Classic.

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Story summary

Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell, a two-time Cy Young winner, is not ready for Opening Day.
The delay is due to a lingering shoulder injury.
Snell has been throwing on flat ground but not yet from the mound.
Last season, Snell appeared in 11 games with a 5-4 record and a 2.35 ERA.
Right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto gave up two runs in spring training and will play in the World Baseball Classic.