Blake Snell to the Injured List after Poor Start to Season
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Blake Snell has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left elbow strain, the team announced Tuesday. Snell is 0-3 with a 6.60 ERA in three starts this season.
Background and Context
Snell has established as one of the most promising young pitchers in baseball, winning the 2018 American League Cy Young Award. However, he has struggled since then, posting a 4.20 ERA in 2019 and a 3.24 ERA in the shortened 2020 season.
Key Facts and Latest Updates
Snell's injury occurred during his start against the New York Yankees on Monday. He left the game after just 2 2/3 innings, allowing five runs on six hits.
"It's just not feeling right," Snell said after the game. "I'm not able to extend all the way and just kind of feels like it's catching on something."
An MRI on Tuesday confirmed the elbow strain. Snell will be re-evaluated in 10 days and could potentially return to the rotation shortly after that.
Analysis and Impact
Snell's injury is a significant blow to the Rays, who are already without ace Tyler Glasnow, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery.
"Blake is a big part of our team, and we're going to miss him," Rays manager Kevin Cash said. "But we have a lot of depth in our rotation, and we're confident that we can still win without him."
The Rays will likely turn to Shane McClanahan or Josh Fleming to take Snell's spot in the rotation for the time being.
Conclusion
Blake Snell's injury is a setback for the Tampa Bay Rays, but the team remains optimistic that he will return soon and help them compete for a World Series title.
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