Dodgers Rotation Injury Concern
Blake Snell exits Dodgers game against Cincinnati early with left groin tightness.
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Blake Snell left the Dodgers’ game against Cincinnati after one inning and 19 pitches because of left groin tightness. He allowed one hit, struck out one batter and threw 10 strikes.
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Snell had already missed time earlier in the season with left shoulder inflammation and underwent May surgery to remove loose bodies and bone spurs from his left elbow.
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The injury could significantly affect Los Angeles’ postseason plans because the Dodgers had been relying on a rotation led by Snell, Tarik Skubal, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Tyler Glasnow.
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Before exiting, Snell had been dominant since returning from elbow surgery: he had completed at least five innings while allowing no more than one earned run in six consecutive starts, compiling a 4-0 record, a 1.04 ERA and 46 strikeouts over 34 2/3 innings.
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The Dodgers entered the game with a chance to clinch the NL West and had already secured their 14th consecutive postseason berth.
Blake Snell, the Dodgers' ace pitcher, exited his start against Cincinnati after just one inning due to left groin tightness. MLB reported the two-time Cy Young Award winner threw only 19 pitches before leaving the game. The injury marks another setback for Los Angeles as the team pushes toward the postseason with playoff clinching still on the line.
Snell's exit creates urgency for the Dodgers' rotation. Before leaving, he had been dominant since returning from May elbow surgery: a 4-0 record with a 1.04 ERA and 46 strikeouts over 34â…” innings in six consecutive quality starts. CBS Sports reports he expects to pitch again before the season ends, but the timing remains uncertain.
A Third Injury Threatens the Dodgers' Depth
Snell's groin injury is his third ailment in 2024. He missed time in May with left shoulder inflammation, then underwent surgery to remove loose bodies and bone spurs from his left elbow. Artvoice confirmed this could mark a third stint on the injured list. The Dodgers cannot afford further rotation damage heading into October.
LA's Rotation Under Pressure Without Their Ace
The Dodgers built their season around a dominant quartet: Blake Snell, Tarik Skubal, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Tyler Glasnow. Losing Snell for any stretch weakens that core heading into postseason baseball. Clutch Points noted his absence changes Los Angeles' pitching strategy down the stretch. The team had already clinched their 14th consecutive postseason berth but still pursued an NL West title.
Snell's Strong Form Makes Absence Even More Costly
Before exiting, Snell had returned from elbow surgery as one of baseball's most electric pitchers. He struck out one batter and allowed one hit in his brief appearance against Cincinnati. His six-start stretch with a 1.04 ERA showed he was hitting peak form at the worst possible time. Any absence cuts short the momentum the Dodgers desperately need.
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