Los Angeles supervisor Dave Roberts supplied a number of harm updates on a couple of key injured gamers forward of Monday’s collection opener towards the Cincinnati Reds.
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Blake Snell Harm Replace
Left-handed pitcher Blake Snell, who hasn’t pitched since April 2, is anticipated to return to the large league rotation this weekend within the workforce’s collection towards the Tampa Bay Rays.
Roberts mentioned he doesn’t but know which recreation Snell will begin, however will probably be Saturday or Sunday.
Snell made simply two begins this season, permitting two earned runs over 9 innings with eight walks and 4 strikeouts earlier than being sidelined with a shoulder harm.
Max Muncy Harm Replace
One other nearing a return is third baseman Max Muncy, who’s beginning a rehab project on Tuesday at Oklahoma Metropolis. Roberts mentioned Muncy will play third base and take three at-bats, however it isn’t but decided what number of rehab video games he’ll play.
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Roberts mentioned there’s a “slim likelihood” Muncy returns this weekend, however it’s extra possible he joins the workforce subsequent week on their homestand, which begins Monday, Aug. 4
Muncy is lower than a month faraway from the knee harm he suffered initially of the month.
Kiké Hernandez Harm Replace
As for a number of the much less constructive information, Roberts mentioned utility man Kiké Hernandez nonetheless isn’t doing any baseball actions, which means he’s an extended methods away from returning.
However, he’s anticipated again this season as he recovers from his elbow harm.
Tony Gonsolin Harm Replace
Lastly there’s right-handed pitcher Tony Gonsolin, who Roberts mentioned isn’t near beginning a throwing program. Roberts admitted final week that Gonsolin might be working out of time to return this season.
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