Blake Snell Begins Rehab Assignment with Ontario Tower Buzzers
Blake Snell starts rehab assignment with Ontario on Wednesday
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell is set to start his minor league rehab assignment with the Class-A Ontario Tower Buzzers on Wednesday against the San Jose Giants. Snell, recovering from shoulder fatigue, aims to return to the Dodgers by late May after a few rehab starts.
- 01Blake Snell will make his first game appearance of 2026 on Wednesday.
- 02He has been on the injured list due to shoulder fatigue since the season began.
- 03Snell has faced hitters in simulated innings twice at Dodger Stadium.
- 04The Dodgers expect Snell to return by late May, depending on his rehab progress.
- 05He plans to pitch two or three innings during his rehab start.
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Blake Snell, the Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher, is starting his minor league rehab assignment with the Class-A Ontario Tower Buzzers on Wednesday, April 21, 2026, against the San Jose Giants. Snell has been sidelined since the beginning of the season due to shoulder fatigue. He has participated in simulated innings at Dodger Stadium on April 11 and April 15, expressing optimism about his recovery. The Dodgers have indicated that he could return to the major league lineup by late May, allowing for three or four rehab starts. During his first game back, Snell aims to pitch two or three innings, depending on his pitch count. The game is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. PT.
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Snell's return could boost the Dodgers' pitching lineup, impacting their performance in the upcoming games.
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