Blake Snell: his season could start late

The Dodgers have a strong rotation. The club has always preferred to have more pitchers than not enough, so that they have options in case of injuries along the way.

And even though spring practice hasn't gotten underway yet, it's clearly already begun.

According to Jack Harris, who works for the new California Post, Snell felt his arm was exhausted after the World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays. So he took his time during the offseason to give himself time to feel good.

But that could mean that in two months, when the season starts, he won't necessarily be ready.

Blake Snell's status for opening day is uncertain, @ByJackHarris reports.

Because his arm was “exhausted” after the World Series, Snell slowed down his offseason throwing program.https://t.co/jAAaR1aPfL

— Dylan Hernández (@dylanohernandez) January 30, 2026

Remember that Snell pitched six times in the playoffs, including three times (two starts) in the World Series. Things went well for the American in the playoffs… until he faced the Blue Jays, where it was more difficult.

It's important to understand that the Dodgers' goal is always to win the World Series, but they have so many resources that their goal will be to see Snell ready before he pitches. The goal is not to win in April, but in October.

Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Roki Sasaki, Tyler Glasnow, River Ryan, Gavin Stone, and Emmet Sheehan, among others, are part of the club's deep rotation.

Remember that in 2025, Snell was in his fifth year pitching in California, but his first in Los Angeles. After three years in San Diego and one season in San Francisco, the pitcher signed a five-year deal with the Dodgers for the 2025 season.

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