Blake Snell Unlikely for Opening Day Due to Shoulder Injury

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stated it will be 'hard' for Blake Snell to be ready for Opening Day due to lingering shoulder issues from last season. Snell is progressing in his throwing program but remains limited to flat-ground work. The Los Angeles Dodgers are taking a cautious, long-term approach, planning to hold the two-time Cy Young Award winner back until fully confident in his health and stamina. The team does not expect him to be ready for opening day as he works on coming back from the injury.