Snell (shoulder) is expected to face live hitters Wednesday, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Snell will officially face live batters for the first time since April after being placed on the injured list with left shoulder inflammation. The left-hander was reportedly "not close" to facing hitters according to manager Dave Roberts when asked about Snell's status Friday, so it appears as if the southpaw was farther along in his recovery process than his skipper anticipated. The Dodgers have no reason to rush Snell back to the mound and if all goes well Wednesday, the lefty could be set to begin a minor-league rehab assignment in the coming weeks.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said earlier this week that Snell (shoulder) is "probably not" close to facing hitters, per MLB.com.

EDGE Analysis

Snell took a step forward recently when he began using his full pitch mix during bullpen sessions, but Roberts' comments suggest the lefty hurler is still pretty far away from being activated from the IL. Snell has pitched in just two games for the Dodgers this season, with his last outing before landing on the injured list occurring all the way back on April 2. The veteran starter will presumably need to make multiple minor-league rehab appearances before he's ready to return to the big club, so it seems unlikely that he'll be ready to rejoin LA's rotation until after the All-Star break.

Snell (shoulder) threw approximately 20 to 25 pitches in a bullpen session Friday, MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

After getting back on the mound and tossing 15 pitches in San Diego on Tuesday, Snell increased the volume and intensity of his throwing in his second bullpen session since he landed on the injured list April 6. The southpaw was limited to throwing fastballs in Friday's workout, so he'll have to incorporate his full arsenal in future bullpen sessions before he advances to facing hitters in live batting practice. Snell still has a chance to return from the 60-day injured list before the All-Star break, though he may need to head out on a rehab assignment within the next two weeks to make it a reality.

Snell (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Snell made about 10 throws off a mound over the weekend to a standing catcher, per Plunkett, and he's now ready to take the next step in his throwing progression. The lefty hasn't tossed from a mound since experiencing a setback in late April, so he'll likely need to make it through at least a few side sessions before facing live hitters.

Snell (shoulder) could resume throwing off a mound early next week in San Diego, Dodgersbeat reports.

EDGE Analysis

Snell hasn't thrown from the bump since he experienced a setback with his left shoulder in late April, but he's made enough recent strides with his flat-ground work that he's almost ready to try things from a mound again. A timetable for Snell's return to the Dodgers' rotation could become clearer in the coming weeks if he's able to throw off a mound without any hiccups.

The Dodgers transferred Snell (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Snell's move to the 60-day IL makes him ineligible to return until June 5, though he just began playing catch Wednesday and isn't expected to return for another several weeks anyway. While he continues working his way back, the Dodgers will give his spot on the 40-man roster to Clayton Kershaw (toe/knee), who was activated to start Saturday's game against the Angels.

Snell (shoulder) played catch from 60 feet out Wednesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports

EDGE Analysis

Some shoulder discomfort prevented Snell from beginning his throwing program over the weekend as originally planned, but he now has the green light from a doctor to begin playing catch. A better idea of when the 32-year-old will return to the mound for Los Angeles might emerge as he progresses further in his rehab, but he seems to be at least several weeks away.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that Snell is still dealing with some discomfort in his left shoulder and wasn't able to resume playing catch Sunday as planned, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Snell appears to be stuck in a holding pattern in his recovery from left shoulder inflammation, which has kept him on the injured list since April 6. He had been able to resume throwing bullpen sessions less than two weeks after being shelved with the injury, but he experienced a setback in late April and received an injection in his shoulder to aid in his recovery. The injection doesn't appear to have resolved Snell's shoulder discomfort as quickly as anticipated, and the lefty is now set to meet with Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Monday before the Dodgers determine his next steps. Even if he receives a positive evaluation from Dr. ElAttrache, Snell would still seem to be multiple weeks away from returning from the IL.

Snell (shoulder) is expected to play catch Sunday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Snell was previously expected to resume throwing Friday, but manager Dave Roberts indicated that the hurler came down with an illness that "set him back a couple days." Snell hasn't thrown at all since late April and received a cortisone injection in the hope that it would help with the inflammation in his left shoulder. The left-handed pitcher is likely at least several weeks away from returning to the Dodgers' rotation.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reports Friday that Snell (shoulder) is expected to restart playing catch next week, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Snell had his throwing program shut down after experiencing a setback with his left shoulder injury that caused him to be placed on the 15-day injured list April 6. He received a cortisone injection for his left shoulder this past Monday and will travel with the team to Miami next week to resume his throwing program.