With Blake Snell hurt, Dodgers must make use of record-breaking $417.5 million payroll: ‘Get through it’
The Los Angeles Dodgers face a challenging period as both closer Edwin Diaz and starting pitcher Blake Snell are sidelined due to injuries. Snell is expected to undergo surgery on his elbow, which could keep him out until July or August. The team, with a record-breaking payroll of $417.5 million, must now rely on its depth and performance to navigate this tough stretch.
- ▪Blake Snell is expected to undergo surgery to remove bone chips from his elbow.
- ▪The Dodgers have a record-breaking payroll of $417.5 million, designed to withstand player absences.
- ▪Manager Dave Roberts expressed concerns about the current state of the pitching rotation and the need for effective offensive performance.
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MLB With Blake Snell hurt, Dodgers must make use of record-breaking $417.5 million payroll: ‘Get through it’ By Dylan Hernandez Published May 16, 2026, 8:48 a.m. ET The Dodgers are about to find out how good they really are. With $69-million closer Edwin Diaz sidelined until some time after the All-Star break, the team is bracing itself for the possibility that $182-million starting pitcher Blake Snell will be on a similar schedule. Snell is expected to undergo an operation next week to remove bone chips from his elbow, people familiar with the situation told The California Post. 4 According to sources, Dodgers ace Blake Snell is expected to undergo a procedure to remove ‘loose bodies’ from his elbow. He could return in July/August.
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