Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell was placed on the injured list with loose bodies in his left elbow, retroactive to May 12, the team announced before Friday’s game against the Angels.
According to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, Snell reported feeling something in the back of his elbow while playing catch Thursday as part of his preparation for his next start.
“We had the test to see if there were any loose bodies, talking through what’s next,” Roberts said, adding that regardless of whether Snell has surgery or not, “we feel confident he’s going to be back with us this year.”
Snell, who started the season on the IL with left shoulder fatigue, had been brought back from his rehab assignment early to replace Tyler Glasnow, who was placed on the injured list last week with back spasms. In a 7-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves last Saturday, Snell gave up four earned runs on six hits, with two walks and five strikeouts over three innings and 77 pitches.
In a corresponding move, the Dodgers recalled left-handed pitcher Charlie Barnes. Snell was scratched from Friday’s start and replaced by right-hander Will Klein, signaling that it would be a bullpen game.
