Blake Snell May Begin Season on IL Due to Lingering Shoulder Issues

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell may begin the season on the injured list due to lingering shoulder issues, according to Jack Harris of the California Post. Snell, who missed most of the first four months of last season with left shoulder inflammation, is hopeful to be ready for Opening Day. However, any potential IL stint is seen more as a precautionary measure for long-term preservation rather than an acute injury. The Dodgers, with their depth and likely six-man rotation, have the flexibility to slow-play Snell's return.