Blake Snell allowed two runs on five hits across five innings with two strikeouts and four walks on Thursday against the Tigers.

Fantasy Impact

Snell struggled at times with his command as he allowed four free passes, but he was able to work around them for the most part. He was able to strand six runners on base across his five innings of work. He is scheduled to face the Braves next.

The Dodgers have announced Blake Snell as their starter for the home opener Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Snell will draw the start against the Tigers and Tarik Skubal. The veteran left-hander is coming off an excellent season with the Giants, where he posted a 3.12 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP in 20 starts.

Blake Snell is slated to pitch in one of two exhibition games in Tokyo on March 15 or 16, with manager Dave Roberts suggesting he’ll start the Dodgers’ home regular-season opener against the Tigers on March 27, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Snell, inked to a 5-year, $182 million pact in November, follows Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki’s Tokyo starts against the Cubs March 18-19—Sunday’s outing vs. the A’s (four runs, five hits, five strikeouts, 95.2 mph fastball, 67 pitches in 3.2 innings) shows he’s building nicely for his likely March 27 nod. Fantasy managers can lock him in as an ace; he’s primed to dominate from the get-go.

Blake Snell will will make his Cactus League debut on Tuesday against the Mariners.

Fantasy Impact

Snell was able to get in a live batting practice session last Tuesday. He will slide right into the middle of the Dodgers starting rotation this season.

Blake Snell is scheduled to throw live batting practice on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Snell and Tyler Glasnow are both scheduled to face live hitters on Tuesday. They each figure to play prominent roles in the Dodgers starting rotation this season.