"He and the club are planning for a deliberate buildup here in camp, focused more on the long term than Opening Day. That's a luxury the Dodgers can afford since the roster is so strong that they can downplay the importance of regular season games, making sure their players are focused on being healthy in October."
"There's no real reason for Snell and the Dodgers to push for him to be ready for Opening Day. The rotation should still be strong even without him in it. Yamamoto, Shohei Ohtani, Tyler Glasnow and Emmet Sheehan should have four spots locked. Roki Sasaki will likely take the fifth."
"Turning to the bullpen, Roberts also said right-hander Brusdar Graterol is in a 'holding pattern' and has not thrown off a mound lately. It was already known that he wouldn't be ready for Opening Day but it's notable that he's still not making much progress."
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts provided roster updates indicating Blake Snell is making gradual progress but probably won't be ready for Opening Day. The team is taking a deliberate, long-term approach to Snell's buildup rather than rushing him back. This strategy reflects the Dodgers' strong roster depth, allowing them to prioritize player health for October over regular season readiness. The rotation remains solid with Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Shohei Ohtani, Tyler Glasnow, Emmet Sheehan, and likely Roki Sasaki filling the top five spots. Additionally, right-hander Brusdar Graterol remains in a holding pattern with limited progress in his recovery.
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