The Los Angeles Dodgers have moved left-handed pitcher Blake Snell to the 15-day injured list due to inflammation in his left shoulder. Snell, a two-time recipient of the Cy Young Award, has made a promising start to the season by securing a 1-0 record along with a 2.00 ERA over his initial pair of outings. In the offseason, Snell inked a substantial five-year deal with the Dodgers, worth $182 million. This contract highlights his storied career, which includes earning the Cy Young Award in both 2018 with the Tampa Bay Rays and in 2023 while playing for the San Diego Padres.
To fill the gap left by Snell’s absence, the Dodgers called up right-handed pitcher Matt Sauer from their Triple-A affiliate, the Oklahoma City Dodgers. Sauer is set to join the roster and contribute to the team’s efforts as they gear up for their upcoming game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Dodgers remain hopeful that Snell’s recovery will be swift, allowing him to return to form as the season progresses.