Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell is scheduled to undergo elbow surgery next week to remove loose bodies, according to team statements cited by multiple outlets. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says the plan is to address the loose bodies in Snell’s elbow, though the exact details of the operation are still being determined. While procedures to remove loose bodies typically carry a recovery timeline of about two to three months, the Dodgers are expressing hope that Snell could return sooner than that window. Reports indicate the team is aiming for Snell to be back during the current season, but no specific return date is confirmed at this time. The surgery decision reflects the team’s assessment of the issue and the expectation that removing the loose bodies will improve Snell’s ability to resume pitching. Until the procedure is finalized and recovery progresses, the precise timetable for his comeback remains uncertain.