Snell Ramps Up Slowly Post-Playoffs; Dodgers Preach Patience

Blake Snell is slowly ramping up this winter to recover from his extensive postseason workload, which included five starts and a relief appearance. The Dodgers pitcher acknowledged exhaustion following the team's playoff run. While Snell hopes to be ready for Opening Day, both he and the Los Angeles Dodgers emphasize patience. The team plans a cautious approach with its pitching staff overall, leveraging its rotation depth, especially early in the campaign, to manage his return.