Snell completed his first bullpen session since April, telling reporters afterwards that he’s been pain-free for roughly two weeks now. He’s on track to throw another bullpen session on Friday to continue building up his stamina and pitch count. The 32-year-old fantasy ace remains a couple weeks away from a potential rehab assignment and is unlikely to make it back to the Dodgers’ rotation until sometime in the second half.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters Snell threw a touch and feel session over the weekend and will progress to a routine bullpen session this week. The 32-year-old fantasy ace has been on the shelf since late April due to shoulder inflammation and remains without a definitive return timetable.

This doesn’t change Snell’s timeline, as the hope is still that the 32-year-old will be able to help the Dodgers’ rotation again near the end of June. What it does do is opens a spot on the 40-man roster, and Clayton Kershaw (knee, toe) was added to that roster to make his 2025 debut against the Angels on Saturday.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters Snell progressed to flat-ground throwing from a distance of 60 feet. The 32-year-old southpaw isn’t quite out of the woods yet after experiencing shoulder issues as recently as last week. However, it’s an extremely encouraging development that he’s been cleared to begin ramping up his throwing program. He’s unlikely to rejoin the Dodgers’ rotation until some point in late June, barring any setbacks.