Blake Snell Returns From Injury With 10 Strikeouts for Dodgers

What Happened

Pitcher Blake Snell returned to the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night after a three-month absence due to loose bodies in his left elbow. In his first start since May 9, Snell struck out 10 batters over six innings, allowing one run and three hits while walking one. He was on the mound for a no-decision as the Dodgers went on to win 5-4 in 10 innings.

Snell, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, had previously made only one start this season before his injury. He had undergone a NanoNeedle Scope procedure to remove the loose bodies from his elbow, which expedited his recovery.

Key Facts

• Blake Snell returned to pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night.
• Snell had been sidelined for three months with loose bodies in his left elbow.
• He struck out 10 batters in six innings, allowing one run and three hits.
• Snell received a no-decision in the Dodgers' 5-4 victory in 10 innings.
• This was Snell's first start since May 9, when he gave up four runs and six hits in three innings.
• Snell underwent a NanoNeedle Scope procedure to remove loose bodies from his elbow.
• Snell had made three rehab starts for Triple-A Oklahoma City and one for Single-A Ontario, with a 3.09 ERA and 19 strikeouts.

Background

Snell signed a $182 million, five-year deal with the Dodgers and helped them win a second consecutive World Series last season. He recorded three wins with a 3.18 ERA in six postseason games. The pitcher has had a history of returning from injury in the second half of seasons. The NL West-leading Dodgers had lost eight of their last 10 games going into Tuesday's matchup.

In other team news, reliever Blake Treinen was transferred to the 60-day injured list due to elbow inflammation, and left-hander Charlie Barnes was sent down.