04/23/26 17:05: Dodgers News Update
Last updated: April 23, 2026 5:05 PM PDT
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Blake Snell Completes First Rehab Start with Single-A Ontario
CONFIRMEDBlake Snell made his first rehab start with Single-A Ontario, throwing 32 pitches in 1-plus innings per True Blue LA. The results were rough — multiple reports describe rust, which is expected for a first outing back. Per DodgersBeat, a timeline for Snell’s return is taking shape, with additional rehab starts likely before he rejoins the big league club. We’ll track this closely as each outing should give us a better picture of where he’s at.
Source(s): Staff (True Blue LA) | Staff (heavy.com) | Staff (DodgersBeat) | Staff (DodgersBeat) | First reported: April 23, 2026 12:12 AM
Freddie Freeman and Kyle Tucker Swap Lineup Spots
CONFIRMEDThe Dodgers shuffled the top of the order Thursday, moving Freddie Freeman up to the two-hole and dropping Kyle Tucker to cleanup per DodgerBlue. The move paid off in the series finale, per MLB.com, with Tucker contributing from the four-spot in a 3-0 win over the Giants. How Tucker and Freeman were going to be ordered was a topic of discussion from the moment Tucker signed, and I think this configuration makes a lot of sense against certain pitching matchups.
Source(s): Staff (DodgerBlue) | Staff (MLB.com) | First reported: April 23, 2026 4:15 PM
Ryan Ward Called Up, Makes MLB Debut After Seven Minor League Seasons
CONFIRMEDRyan Ward made his MLB debut on April 19 at Coors Field after seven seasons in the Dodgers’ minor league system, per DodgerBlue. Dave Roberts acknowledged being “sensitive” to Ward’s long journey through the minors. Ward earned this one — he won the Pacific Coast League MVP Award last season and was off to another hot start in 2026 before finally getting the call. Good for him.
Source(s): Staff (DodgerBlue) | First reported: April 23, 2026 4:20 PM
Brock Stewart Nearing Dodgers Return After Dominant Rehab Stint
RUMORBrock Stewart appears close to rejoining the Dodgers after a dominant rehab stint, per Substack. No official activation date has been announced yet, but the reports suggest he’s looked sharp enough to warrant a return soon. Getting another reliable arm back in the bullpen mix would be a welcome addition (and this one bears watching).
Source(s): Staff (Substack) | First reported: April 23, 2026 4:55 PM
God Bless and Go Dodgers