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Dodgers Shift Glasnow to IL, Snell Starts vs Braves

5/9/2026

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Dodgers Activate Snell

The Dodgers placed right-hander Tyler Glasnow on the 15-day injured list after low-back spasms forced him out after one inning.
They activated left-hander Blake Snell to start Saturday’s game against the Atlanta Braves, debuting limited to five innings after three minor-league rehab outings.
The move keeps the Dodgers’ six-man rotation intact for two weeks, with Wrobleski and Sheehan remaining, Sasaki’s start moved to Monday, Gervase recalled from Triple-A.

Summary

Snell Debut

A bobblehead giveaway featuring Blake Snell will be held Saturday at Dodger Stadium, coinciding with his debut versus the Braves.
The Dodgers will limit Snell to about 75 pitches, after Snell said his arm felt exhausted.
Roberts said Snell’s activation adds an extra arm because Shohei Ohtani is a two-way player, easing rotation pressure.
Fantasy analysts call Snell a volatile play this weekend, citing strikeout upside versus limited innings.

Summary

Snell Dominates Rehab

Blake Snell threw a dominant second rehab start, allowing one hit, no walks and six strikeouts in three innings.
He logged eight innings across two Single-A starts for the Ontario Tower Buzzers and one Triple-A start for Oklahoma City.
Roki Sasaki posted a 5.97 ERA in 2026, indicating a subpar season.
Justin Wrobleski posted a 1.25 ERA, a 10.7% strikeout rate, a .222 opponent average and an 86.5% strand rate.

History

Historical Context

The 1994–95 MLB strike ended on April 2, 1995 after a 232-day shutdown, forcing the Dodgers to cut their 40-man roster to 28 players and save $2.3 million under owner Peter O’Malley. That 1995 roster tightening mirrors today’s move, as Los Angeles places Tyler Glasnow on the 15-day injured list and activates Blake Snell to stay competitive.

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Dodgers Activate Snell

The Dodgers placed right-hander Tyler Glasnow on the 15-day injured list after low-back spasms forced him out after one inning.
They activated left-hander Blake Snell to start Saturday’s game against the Atlanta Braves, debuting limited to five innings after three minor-league rehab outings.
The move keeps the Dodgers’ six-man rotation intact for two weeks, with Wrobleski and Sheehan remaining, Sasaki’s start moved to Monday, Gervase recalled from Triple-A.

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