Dodgers' Blake Snell reportedly set to make season debut on Saturday against Braves

TL;DR

Blake Snell is set to make his season debut for the Dodgers on Saturday against the Braves. This game coincides with Blake Snell bobblehead day at the stadium.

Key points

Blake Snell to debut for Dodgers on Saturday
Game is Blake Snell bobblehead day
Snell missed four months last season due to shoulder issues
Last pitched in Game 7 of the 2025 World Series
Has made three rehab starts, striking out 10 batters

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Blake Snell will reportedly make his season debut on Saturday against the Atlanta Braves, according to the California Post.

Saturday, which also happens to be “Blake Snell bobblehead day.”

The Los Angeles Dodgers lefty last pitched in Game 7 of the 2025 World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Snell was dealing with discomfort in his throwing shoulder, an issue that saw him miss four months of action last season.

Snell, 33, has made three rehab starts as he built up in preparation for his MLB return, throwing a total of four innings and striking out 10 batters.

Beginning the season with the Dodgers was unlikely for Snell as the offseason went on. Manager Dave Roberts said at the end of February that the two-time Cy Young Award winner had not even thrown from a mound yet and that the odds of him being on the Opening Day roster was "probably zero."

The Dodgers were fine with Snell being patient in getting back to 100% after signing him to a five-year, $182 million deal ahead of the 2025 season.

Q&A

When will Blake Snell make his season debut for the Dodgers?

Blake Snell will make his season debut on Saturday against the Atlanta Braves.

What is special about the Dodgers' game on Saturday?

The game on Saturday is Blake Snell bobblehead day at the stadium.

Why did Blake Snell miss part of the last season?

Blake Snell missed four months of action last season due to discomfort in his throwing shoulder.