Dodgers' Blake Snell exits after 1 IP vs. Reds with groin injury

Blake Snell, the two-time Cy Young winner for the Dodgers, left the game after just one inning due to a groin injury on September 16. This occurred in a match against the Cincinnati Reds, his former team. The Reds had recently placed Shohei Ohtani on the injured list following his final appearance against the Dodgers. Snell, who had made his last start at the Great American Ball Park in 2024, where he achieved a no-hitter for the Giants, pitched to just three batters in his return start.

He struck out Dane Myers but left Elly De La Cruz on a fly to center field and allowed a single to Sal Stewart, who was later thrown out attempting to steal second base. Despite having a solid 4-1 record and a 1.91 ERA since returning from the injured list, Snell did not remain in the game beyond the first inning. Right-hander Blake Treinen then took over in a game that served as a bullpen day for the Dodgers, who were aiming to secure the NL West title with a victory. This report was originally published by the Cincinnati Enquirer.