Blake Snell News: Activated ahead of start

The Dodgers reinstated Snell (shoulder) from the injured list Saturday.

After spending four months on the injured list with left shoulder inflammation, Snell will officially return to a big-league mound Saturday. The 32-year-old southpaw posted a dominant 1.32 ERA and 0.95 WHIP alongside a 24:5 K:BB through 13.2 innings during his four-start rehab assignment. He'll return to face a Rays lineup that's struggled to the tune of a .658 OPS since the All-Star break, though the Dodgers may look to limit Snell's workload during his first start back. Paul Gervase was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.