Blake Snell Begins Rehab Assignment as Dodgers Battle Pitching Injuries

Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell answers questions from the media during the 2025 World Series championship celebration at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025.

The Tower Buzzers are playing against the San Jose Giants on Wednesday at 6 p.m., when Snell will be making his start.

Blake Snell continues making progress towards a return

Snell faced live hitters on Saturday, April 11th, for the first time since he reported a shoulder issue during the spring, which slowed his preparation and led him to stop throwing.

Since he started throwing more often, including bullpen sessions before facing hitters. During his session against Alex Call and Tommy Edman, he reported feeling well enough for him to do another session in the following days.

“It’s [a] very big [step], especially facing big league hitters,” Snell said. “I know Tommy getting in there for the first time, that’s big for him. So to get feedback from him is very important.

“And to see AC [Alex Call], who I faced every time I pitch against the Nationals, he’s a tough hitter. So to be able to face two good hitters and feel good — I’ve got a lot of work to do still — but yeah, definitely a big step.

“I feel great. I’ve done a lot of different things than I did last year when I was in this position. So I feel way better and I’m just very excited about how I feel right now where I’m at. Getting back to some normalcy again feels really good.”

Now, Snell moves to take on a bigger test in a full competitive outing as he aims to be clear for the end of his IL stint in late May, the target date throughout the season for the southpaw.