# Dodgers Cy Young winner exits with groin injury

> Blake Snell, Dodgers' two-time Cy Young winner, leaves game after one inning with groin injury.
- Title: Dodgers Cy Young winner exits with groin injury · Newsweek
- Summary: Blake Snell, Dodgers' two-time Cy Young winner, leaves game after one inning with groin injury. Snell's injury risks Dodgers' postseason rotation depth.
- Keywords: blake snell, dodgers, cy young, groin injury, cincinnati reds, mlb, postseason rotation, nanoneedle, Young, winner, exits, groin
- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/mlb/dodgers-cy-young-winner-leaves-game-after-1-inning-with-apparent-injury-12453160
- Author: Aaron Coloma
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: blake snell, dodgers, cy young, groin injury, cincinnati reds, mlb, postseason rotation, nanoneedle
## Snell exits game
Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell left Wednesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds after one inning with apparent groin injury.
## Snell's injury history
Snell has been on the injured list multiple times this season but returned in August with a 1.04 ERA and 46 strikeouts in 34.2 innings.
## NanoNeedle recovery
The Dodgers used the NanoNeedle procedure to speed up Snell's recovery, allowing him to return in August after missing most of the season.
## Postseason rotation risk
Without Snell, the Dodgers' postseason rotation could be weakened by injuries to Roki Sasaki, Shohei Ohtani, and Eric Lauer.
## Snell's current stats
Snell has a 1.86 ERA and 52 strikeouts in 38.2 innings pitched this season.
## Key takeaway

Snell's injury risks Dodgers' postseason rotation depth.