With Blake Snell nearing return, what will Dodgers do about their rotation?

LOS ANGELES — As Blake Snell nears a return to the Los Angeles Dodgers, he understands the importance of a calculated workload, ample rest and effective recovery.It’s a lesson he learned last season, and one he continues to lean on as he works his way back to the Dodgers’ rotation. Persistent shoulder soreness dating to the offseason caused Snell to start the year on the injured list. It was certainly not ideal, given he missed four months last year with similar issues. But when his shoulder fatigue did not subside over the winter, he recognized the necessary steps — even if he didn’t like them.Advertisement