Blake Snell departs early and Dodgers rotation suddenly a question mark
Shohei Ohtani’s aching right arm.Freddie Freeman’s throbbing right knee.
Edwin Díaz’s disastrous form on a minor-league rehabilitation assignment.Whatever problems surfaced in recent weeks, the Dodgers were able to convince themselves they could overcome them.The reason: Even with Ohtani unable to pitch, they had the most talented starting rotation of this era.Suddenly, that source of comfort is a major concern.Blake Snell departed his start in Cincinnati on Wednesday after just one inning with what was described as a tight left groin.Consider that Tyler Glasnow traveled directly home from Miami rather than to follow the Dodgers to Great American Ball Park for their four-game series against the Reds, and there are reasons to be worried.Very worried.With an inconsistent offense and combustible bullpen, the Dodgers were going to be heavily dependent on their starting pitching in the playoffs.That rotation could now be unraveling.California Post News: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, WhatsApp, LinkedInCalifornia Post Sports Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, XCalifornia Post Opinion California Post Newsletters: Sign up here!California Post App: Download here!Home delivery: Sign up here!Page Six Hollywood: Sign up here!The last time Snell strained his left groin was when he was pitching for the San Francisco Giants in 2024.He was sidelined for a month.For what it’s worth, Snell is convinced this particular injury isn’t severe and plans to make his next start, according to people familiar with this situation. “Stopped before it got too bad,” one of the people said.Then again, weren’t similar claims once made about Ohtani?As for Glasnow, he remains on track to pitch on Friday.Manager Dave Roberts said Glasnow skipped the Cincinnati leg of the trip to better prepare for his starting assignment at Dodger Stadium against the San Francisco Giants.“Get him acclimated to Pacific Standard Time,” Roberts said.By sending Glasnow back to Los Ange...