Blake Snell

Blake Snell is scheduled to throw around 50 pitches during a bullpen session Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Snell is continuing to recover from an adductor strain and is expected to return in mid-May. If his bullpen session goes well, he could be sent out on a rehab assignment.

Blake Snell (adductor) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Snell is dealing with a Grade 2 adductor strain, but has resumed throwing rather quickly. The veteran could be assigned a timeline after his bullpen session.

The Giants have placed Blake Snell on the 15-day IL with a left adductor strain.

Fantasy Impact

Snell was scheduled to start Wednesday, but Ryan Walker will not draw the start for the Giants. Snell has struggled since joining the Giants and will likely need a rehab assignment if this injury last longer than the minimum 15 days.

Blake Snell endured another challenging start, allowing five earned runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out three over 4 2/3 innings in Friday's 17-1 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Fantasy Impact

This performance continues a troubling trend for Snell, whose season ERA ballooned to an alarming 11.57, accompanied by a WHIP of 1.97. His strikeout rate remains decent at 9.26 K/9, but the high BABIP of .410 suggests some bad luck, though not enough to excuse the overall poor results. Fantasy managers should be increasingly cautious with Snell in their lineups, as his inability to limit damage or pitch deep into games severely limits his value. His high ERA and WHIP are particularly toxic in categories leagues, making him a risky play until he shows signs of substantial improvement.

Blake Snell allowed seven runs on six hits over four innings on Sunday against the Rays.

Fantasy Impact

Snell posted his second straight poor performance to open his tenure with the Giants. He'll look to bounce back against Arizona.