The Dodgers’ pitching lineup was supposed to be the most dominant in the National League. A rotation sculpted in the image of a World Series contender: The reigning Cy Young winner, the most coveted pitcher from Japan in a generation, and a fireballer with ace-level stuff, finally healthy. The Dodgers didn’t just dream of dominance—they planned for it, with Blake Snell, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Tyler Glasnow at the heart of their 2025 campaign.
But at times, reality doesn’t go as planned!
As the season unfolds, the injury bug is back. After Glasnow, still battling out his right elbow tendinitis that prematurely ended his 2024 season, Snell is now shut down indefinitely. As per the latest reports, the Dodgers have shut down their $182 million pitcher from throwing after he suffered an apparent setback in his rehab, casting a long shadow over their 2025 rotation plans.
Another blow to the team!
BREAKING: Blake Snell has suffered a setback in his rehab progression and has been shut down from throwing
The Dodgers signed Snell to a five-year, $182 million this offseason. They want to make sure he’s healthy in October…https://t.co/mlOs4CMFJR
— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) April 23, 2025
The Dodgers Nation cited The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya to report what Manager Dave Roberts felt after Snell played catch on Tuesday’s game, “Didn’t feel great!” The discomfort was enough to halt his progress, and the club has now shut him down from throwing entirely. Additional imaging may be on the horizon when the Dodgers return to Los Angeles later this week.
Whatever happens, the fine thread of optimism has surely been replaced by uncertainty.
(Keep an eye here to get the latest update about what is happening with Blake Snell)
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