Blake Snell to undergo elbow surgery on Tuesday
Blake Snell is set to undergo elbow surgery on Tuesday after his return from injury lasted only six days due to loose bodies in his left elbow. The procedure will be performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, who may use the experimental 'NanoNeedle' technique that allowed Tarik Skubal to resume throwing within a week. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts remains optimistic Snell will return during the regular season, with a clearer timeline expected after the surgery.
- ▪Blake Snell was scratched from his start and placed on the 15-day injured list due to loose bodies in his left elbow.
- ▪Dr. Neal ElAttrache, who performed the same surgery on Tarik Skubal, will operate on Snell and may use the 'NanoNeedle' procedure to accelerate recovery.
- ▪Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expects Snell to return this season, though the exact recovery timeline will be determined after Tuesday's surgery.
- ▪Tyler Glasnow remains on the IL with lower back spasms, forcing the Dodgers to consider bullpen games or calling up River Ryan.
- ▪The Dodgers are facing pitching depth issues as both Snell and Glasnow are sidelined, limiting options for their six-man rotation.
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