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Blake Snell returns for the Dodgers after a 3-month elbow injury layoff
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· August 11, 2026
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Key takeaway Manager Dave Roberts has indicated that Snell's pitch count will be limited, with a projected 75-80 pitches.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell is returning to the mound after a three-month injury layoff. He was sidelined due to loose bodies in his left elbow. Snell's return was highly anticipated, and he was set to start against the Kansas City Royals.
Manager Dave Roberts has indicated that Snell's pitch count will be limited, with a projected 75-80 pitches. This will be Snell's second start of the season, following a brief outing in May. Further details on Snell's return and the Dodgers' upcoming games are available from local sources, including NBC Los Angeles.
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Category: local Published: August 11, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell is returning to the mound after a three-month injury layoff. He was sidelined due to loose bodies in his left elbow. Snell's return was highly anticipated, and…
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