Blake Snell Yet To Begin Mound Work; Dodgers Taking Slow Approach

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed Monday that Blake Snell has not yet begun any mound work, according to Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register. While Snell has been cleared to play catch and start a throwing program, the team won't know if he'll begin the 2026 season on the injured list until he actually steps onto the mound. Snell previously stated he was exhausted after a heavy workload in the 2025 campaign and playoffs. The Los Angeles Dodgers plan to bring the southpaw along slowly, leveraging their pitching depth if he's not ready for the start of the season.