Dodgers’ Blake Snell Will Undergo Surgery to Remove Loose Bodies
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell will undergo surgery to remove loose bodies from his left elbow, manager Dave Roberts confirmed. He was recently activated from the injured list but struggled in his season debut before being scratched from his next start. The Dodgers expect his recovery to be quicker than that of teammate Edwin Díaz, who had a similar procedure earlier in the season.
- ▪Blake Snell will have surgery to remove loose bodies from his left elbow.
- ▪Snell was scratched from his start against the Los Angeles Angels and placed back on the 15-day injured list.
- ▪Edwin Díaz previously underwent the same type of surgery on his right elbow on April 22.
- ▪The Dodgers anticipate Snell's recovery will be faster than Díaz's recovery timeline.
- ▪Snell made his season debut on May 9 against the Atlanta Braves but lasted only three innings.
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