Dodgers Shutting Down Blake Snell From Throwing For At Least One Week

The Los Angeles Dodgers are shutting down left-handed pitcher Blake Snell from throwing for at least a week, manager Dave Roberts told reporters ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Washington Nationals.

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According to MLB.com’s Sonja Chen, Snell won’t throw until at least Monday, but there’s no planned medical intervention. The team just wants him to rest. Roberts called this the “best-case scenario” for Snell.

Snell was placed on the injured list on Sunday with left shoulder inflammation. The two-time Cy Young award winner said he’s been dealing with the soreness for three weeks, and finally felt like he couldn’t pitch through it any longer.

“I’ve been feeling it for like three weeks,” Snell said Monday. “I thought I could pitch through it when I got to Philly. Played long toss, catch, tried to throw – I just couldn’t. This sucks. I was hoping I could just get past it and pitch, and it would go away. It’s hurting, so I’ll get healthy and get back out there.”

Snell will miss at least a couple weeks, but hopes to not have to miss too much time. In the meantime, left-handed pitcher Justin Wrobleski is starting in his place on Tuesday, and could remain in the rotation as long as Snell is out.

Snell signed a five-year, $182 million deal with the Dodgers this offseason. Through two starts this year, he’s pitched nine innings, allowing seven runs (two earned) on 10 hits with eight walks and four strikeouts.

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