Blake Snell signing only adds to Dodgers rotation filled with immense upside and calamitous risk

The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed left-handed starter Blake Snell to a five-year, $182 million deal, marking the first big move of the offseason for the World Series champions. Snell has shown flashes of greatness with two Cy Young seasons, but also inconsistency and injury concerns throughout his career. The Dodgers boast a rotation with immense upside, including other potential aces like Tyler Glasnow, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Shohei Ohtani. However, many of their pitchers have a history of injuries, raising questions about their durability. The Dodgers may not be done adding to their rotation, but their recent injury history with pitchers is a significant concern. Bobby Miller struggled with injuries last season, raising concerns about the Dodgers’ pitching staff. Despite multiple injuries, the team still managed to win the World Series. Looking ahead to 2025, the Dodgers’ rotation is filled with talented pitchers but also faces uncertainties surrounding injuries.

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