BLAKE SNELL NEWS

Goes on paternity leave The Giants placed Snell on the paternity list Thursday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Snell will be off the active roster for a few days while welcoming a new baby, but he's expected to rejoin the Giants in time for his next start, which is slated for Monday against the Phillies at Oracle Park. Reliever Nick Avila was called up from Double-A Richmond to take over Snell's spot on the 26-man active roster.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Loses control in fourth Snell didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against Pittsburgh, allowing four runs on four hits and four walks across 3.1 innings. He struck out five.

Impact Snell looked sharp to begin his first start after a month-long IL stint, keeping the Pirates scoreless after three frames. However, the 31-year-old crumbled in the fourth inning, yielding two walks, a hit-by-pitch and an infield single to let a run score and leave the bases loaded with one out for Sean Hjelle. Hjelle gave up a grand slam to the first batter he faced and pushed Snell's earned run total to four. Snell hasn't completed five innings in a start this season and is 0-3 with an 11.40 ERA through 15.0 innings. He's projected for a home start against the Phillies on Monday.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Activated for Wednesday start The Giants activated Snell (adductor) from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday against the Pirates in Pittsburgh.

Impact Snell will rejoin the rotation Wednesday after completing his recovery from a Grade 2 adductor strain. The left-hander posted an 11.57 ERA in his first three starts with the Giants this season but looked sharp during two rehab outings, not allowing a hit or a run while collecting a 17:1 K:BB in nine innings. He threw just 60 pitches in his most recent rehab outing Friday, so Snell's workload could be relatively limited Wednesday. According to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area, Snell could go on paternity leave after Wednesday's outing, but in such a scenario, he should be back in time to make his next start.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Giants' Blake Snell to return from IL to face Pirates The San Francisco Giants hope better days are ahead for starting pitcher Blake Snell, whose first two months with the team have been marked...

MAY 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Pirates face the Giants leading series 1-0

The Pittsburgh Pirates lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants

MAY 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

SF Giants snap Rockies' 8-game win streak, get Blake Snell back next SAN FRANCISCO - As soon as Thairo Estrada’s line drive cleared the left field wall Friday evening, t...

MAY 18 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Snell K's 10 in latest hitless rehab start as he nears return In case there was any doubt, Blake Snell's stuff looks in top form and ready to return to the big leagues. The reigning National League Cy Y...

MAY 18 • MLB.COM

Next rehab start Friday Snell (thigh) will make another rehab start at Triple-A Sacramento on Friday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Impact Snell fired four perfect innings while striking out seven batters during his first rehab outing at Single-A San Jose, though he'll be facing some tougher competition during his next start. Assuming everything goes smoothly, Friday is expected to be the 31-year-old's final game in the minors, putting him in line to return from the IL and start May 23 against the Pirates.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Expects another rehab start Snell (adductor) expects to make another rehab start before rejoining the Giants' rotation, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Snell had a dominant first rehab start with Single-A San Jose on Sunday, throwing an immaculate inning on his way to seven strikeouts across four perfect frames. He touched 97 mph on the radar gun. Snell threw just 46 pitches in the outing but did get in an additional 15 tosses in the bullpen after the appearance. Snell noted that the decision on where he will pitch next will ultimately be made by manager Bob Melvin and the team's medical staff, but the southpaw believes he could use another tune-up against stiffer competition. Snell is tracking toward a return next week.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Blake Snell throws immaculate inning in rehab start Ever wonder how dominant a reigning Cy Young Award winner could look if he was transported back to Single-A? Blake Snell did just that – and...

MAY 12 • MLB.COM

Giants send LHP Blake Snell on rehab assignment The San Francisco Giants sent reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell on a rehab assignment, with his first minor league...

MAY 12 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Beginning assignment Sunday Snell (thigh) will throw a bullpen session Thursday and begin a rehab assignment at Single-A San Jose on Sunday, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Snell began facing hitters Tuesday, and he has now been given the green light to test his injured thigh in a competitive setting. The left-hander may have his assignment moved to a higher-level affiliate after his rehab outing Sunday, though it is possible the Giants opt to return him to their rotation after just one start.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers' Jack Flaherty ties AL record by opening game with 7 strikeouts in loss against Cardinals

Detroit Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty tied an American League record with seven straight strikeouts to open a game against St. Louis and finished with a career-high 14 in 6 2/3...

APRIL 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blake Snell's injury leaves the Giants scrambling for innings The Giants were already in scramble mode to cover bulk innings. Now with Snell on the IL, they are going to be pressed even more.

APRIL 25 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Francisco Lindor slugs a pair of 2-run homers and Mets end 3-game skid with 8-2 win over Giants

Francisco Lindor hit a pair of two-run homers and the New York Mets avoided a three-game series sweep with an 8-2 win over the San Francisco Giants

APRIL 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants place pitcher Blake Snell on 15-day injured list with left adductor strain

San Francisco Giants left-hander Blake Snell was scratched a scheduled start against the New York Mets and placed on the 15-day injured list...

APRIL 24

Adductor strain considered moderate Giants manager Bob Melvin said Wednesday that Snell could miss beyond the minimum 15 day with what has been termed a moderate left adductor strain, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisc...

Impact Snell first felt the injury during a recent bullpen session and still was in discomfort when he attempted to throw again, necessitating an injured list move Wednesday. San Francisco will use an opener in Ryan Walker followed by likely bulk reliever Mitch White in Snell's place Wednesday, but how it plans to fill the spot in subsequent days is not yet clear.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Giants place pitcher Blake Snell on 15-day injured list with left adductor strain

San Francisco Giants left-hander Blake Snell was scratched from Wednesday’s scheduled start against the New York Mets and placed on the 15-day injured list with a left adductor str...

APRIL 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants' Blake Snell scratched from start, put on IL The San Francisco Giants scratched left-hander Blake Snell from his scheduled start on Wednesday and placed the two-time Cy Young Award winn...

APRIL 24 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Snell scratched from start, put on 15-day IL with adductor strain Giants left-hander Blake Snell has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a left adductor strain, retroactive to April 23. Right-hander...

APRIL 24 • MLB.COM

Blake Snell, Giants look to sweep Mets Former teammates who moved on to new teams the past two seasons face off Wednesday afternoon when the San Francisco Giants go for a three-ga...

APRIL 24 • SACBEE.COM

Mets aim to stop 3-game road losing streak, play the Giants

The New York Mets will attempt to stop their three-game road losing streak in a matchup against the San Francisco Giants

APRIL 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blake Snell is off to a disastrous start. How did signing so late impact these MLB free agents? Two-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell didn't sign with the Giants until a month into spring training. But he's hardly the only player off to...

APRIL 21 • USATODAY.COM

Lennon: Boras clients Snell, Montgomery get late starts in 2024 Thought to be top free agents, they were among the last to sign, for less money than expected, and have yet to catch up

APRIL 20 • NEWSDAY.COM

'I'm getting better': Despite another rough start, Snell remains optimistic SAN FRANCISCO -- Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery found themselves in a similar boat this offseason. They were two of the top starting pitc...

APRIL 20 • MLB.COM