Dodgers Weigh Groundbreaking Surgery After Losing $182 Million Star
The Los Angeles Dodgers are facing significant challenges with their starting rotation after losing key pitchers to injuries. Blake Snell, who recently signed a $182 million contract, is considering a groundbreaking surgical procedure to expedite his recovery. The team remains hopeful that this innovative approach will allow him to return to the mound sooner than expected.
- ▪The Dodgers have lost frontline starters Tyler Glasnow and Blake Snell to the injured list.
- ▪Snell's injury involves loose bodies in his elbow joint, requiring surgery with a typical recovery of two to three months.
- ▪The team is considering a less invasive NanoNeedle procedure that could shorten recovery time.
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BusinessSportsMoneyDodgers Weigh Groundbreaking Surgery After Losing $182 Million StarByPeter Chawaga,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow AuthorMay 18, 2026, 07:00am EDTGLENDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 06: A general view of the Los Angeles Dodgers logo before a spring training game between the Kansas City Royals and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Camelback Ranch on March 06, 2026 in Glendale, Arizona.
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