Dodgers face massive roster decisions as Blake Snell, Mookie Betts near return
The Dodgers are nearing the return of star players Mookie Betts and Blake Snell from injuries, which will strengthen the team but create difficult roster decisions. Betts is on track to return in mid-May after recovering from an oblique strain, while Snell is progressing through a rehab assignment following shoulder fatigue. Their impending returns raise questions about roster moves, particularly involving emerging players like Hyeseong Kim and Alex Freeland, and the fate of the current six-man rotation.
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MLB Dodgers face massive roster decisions as Blake Snell, Mookie Betts near return By Jack Harris Published April 30, 2026, 2:54 p.m. ET The Dodgers’ first month was full of plenty of wins but also some recurring frustrations. Over the next several weeks, they’re hopeful the return of two superstar players can help. Shortstop Mookie Betts and starting pitcher Blake Snell are approaching returns from injuries; Betts from an oblique strain that he suffered a week into the season, Snell from shoulder fatigue that plagued him through the winter and forced him to begin the year on the injured list. Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell, who is recovering from shoulder fatigue, is scheduled for another rehab start Sunday with Triple-A Oklahoma City.
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