""Just never felt great, never felt what the normal (is) I've felt my whole career," Snell said during Saturday's DodgerFest.Some of that, he said, may have been of his own doing."Last year, I was rushing," Snell said, cognizant of having just landed the five-year, $182 million deal in free agency that he'd sought. "I wanted to pitch so bad."Now, Snell said, he wants to take things slow."
"Opening Day is still far from a lock for the Dodgers utilityman, who has been hampered by ankle trouble since he arrived midseason in 2024. He and the Dodgers are hoping a slower progression this spring puts those ankle troubles aside for good. This winter's procedure, Edman said, included a ligament repair and the removal of some painful bone spurs in the ankle, which had limited not just his baserunning but his ability to bounce back and forth between the infield and the outfield."
Blake Snell experienced persistent shoulder discomfort throughout the season and barely completed the World Series. He rushed last year after securing a five-year, $182 million contract, contributing to the issue. Snell intends to use a more deliberate ramp-up during spring training to restore full shoulder health, and surgery has not been performed. The rotation may open to start the season while he readies. Tommy Edman has exited a walking boot following offseason ankle surgery that included ligament repair and bone spur removal. Edman's Opening Day status remains uncertain and will depend on his spring progression. The Dodgers pursued pitching depth during the offseason.
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