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Dodgers Left-Hander Blake Snell Leaves Start After an Inning because of Groin Tightness
Blake Snell allowed no runs and one strikeout before leaving after 19 pitches, and Blake Treinen replaced him in the second inning.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell exited his start against the Cincinnati Reds after one inning on Wednesday. The team announced Snell departed due to left groin tightness.
Snell missed significant time this season with left shoulder inflammation and underwent surgery to remove loose bodies from his left elbow. Wednesday marked his eighth start of 2026.
Before exiting, Snell threw 19 pitches, including 10 for strikes, and recorded one strikeout. He allowed a single to Sal Stewart, which he erased with a pick-off to end the inning.
Right-Hander Blake Treinen replaced Snell on the mound for the second inning. The Dodgers have already clinched a 14th consecutive postseason berth.
Injuries continue to mount for the Dodgers' pitching staff in the final two weeks of the regular season, including Shohei Ohtani being through pitching for the remainder of the campaign.