LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers activated left-handed pitcher Blake Snell from the injured list and placed right-handed pitcher Brock Stewart on the injured list with a left foot bone spur.

Snell, 33, will make his season debut tonight against the Braves. He made three rehab starts between Low-A Ontario and Triple-A Oklahoma City, going 0-1 with a 3.38 ERA and 10 strikeouts in eight innings. He made 11 starts for the Dodgers in 2025, posting a 2.35 ERA with a 1.255 WHIP in 61.1 innings. He helped the Dodgers to their ninth World Series Championship, recording three wins and 3.18 ERA in six postseason games, including eight scoreless innings in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series. He is entering his 11^th Major League season with stops in Tampa Bay (2016-20), San Diego (2021-23), San Francisco (2024) and Los Angeles (2025-), and he is 81-62 with a 3.15 ERA in 222 starts. The two-time Cy Young Award winner was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays (52^nd overall) in the 2011 First Year Player Draft out of Shorewood High School (Wa).

Stewart, 34, pitched in two games for the Dodgers, tossing two scoreless innings and striking out three. He is in his eighth Major League season, spending parts with the Dodgers (2016-19, 2025-), Toronto Blue Jays (2019) and Twins (2023-25) and he is 10-5 with a 4.44 ERA with 193 strikeouts in 188.2 innings. He was originally drafted by the Dodgers in the sixth round of the 2014 First Year Player Draft out of Illinois State University.

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed left-handed pitcher Charlie Barnes from the Chicago Cubs. In order to make room on the 40-man roster, the Dodgers transferred infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman to the 60-day injured list.

Barnes, 30, was designated for assignment on May 6 after appearing in one game for the Cubs. He tossed three innings, allowing four runs (three earned) and striking out one. This was his second big league stint after debuting with Minnesota in 2021, recording an 0-3 mark with a 5.92 ERA in 38 innings. In six minor league seasons, he owns a 27-24 record with a 3.86 ERA and 370 strikeouts in 424.1 innings. He was a fourth round draft pick by the Minnesota Twins in the 2017 First Year Player Draft out of the University of Clemson.

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled right-handed pitcher Paul Gervase and placed right-handed pitcher Tyler Glasnow on the injured list with low back spasms.

Gervase, 25, is 2-0 with a 3.65 ERA in nine games for Triple-A Oklahoma City this year. Last season, he made one appearance for the Dodgers, tossing two innings, allowing one run and striking out two. Prior to joining the Dodgers, he made five appearances for the Tampa Bay Rays, recording an 0-0 mark with a 4.26 ERA. In five minor league seasons, he is 15-9 with a 3.21 ERA and 285 strikeouts in 185.1 innings. The 6-foot, 10-inch hurler was drafted by the New York Mets in the 12th round of the 2022 First Year Player Draft out of Louisiana State University.

Glasnow, 32, left the game on Wednesday afternoon after allowing one run in one inning of work. Prior to his exit, he fanned Yordan Alvarez for his 1,000th career strikeout. He is 3-0 with a 2.72 ERA in seven games this season. He is in his 11th Major League season with stops in Pittsburgh (2016-18), Tampa Bay (2018-23) and Los Angeles (2024-), and he is 46-36 with a 3.69 ERA in 174 career games. He was drafted by the Pirates in the fifth round of the 2011 First Year Player Draft out of Hart High School in Santa Clarita, Calif.

Club Options RHP Jack Anderson to Triple-A Worcester

BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox today reinstated right-handed pitcher Justin Slaten from the 15-Day Injured List. To make room, Boston optioned right-handed pitcher Jack Anderson to Triple-A Worcester.

Slaten, 28, was placed on the Injured List on April 8 (retroactive to April 5) with a right oblique strain and made two rehab starts with Worcester (one) and Double-A Portland (one), tossing 2.0 scoreless innings. The right-hander has made four relief appearances for Boston this year, throwing 3.1 innings and allowing one unearned run on two hits and two walks with five strikeouts. Originally selected by the Texas Rangers in the third round of the 2019 First-Year Player Draft, the Texas native owns a 3.30 ERA (34 ER/92.2 IP) with 88 strikeouts, a 1.05 WHIP, and .218 opponent batting average (76-for-349) in 84 career Major League games, all with the Red Sox (2024-26).

Anderson, 26, has pitched in three games for Boston this year, his Major League debut, allowing three runs over 8.0 innings with two walks and six strikeouts. The right-hander has also pitched in five games (three starts) for Worcester, posting a 4.50 ERA (9 ER/18.0 IP) with three walks and 17 strikeouts. Originally selected by the Detroit Tigers in the 16^th round of the 2021 First-Year Player Draft, the Florida native was selected by the Red Sox in the Triple-A Phase of the 2024 Rule 5 Draft and owns a 4.24 ERA (137 ER/291.0 IP) with 296 strikeouts in 149 career minor league games (11 starts).

Venue: Oracle Park — San Francisco, California

First Pitch: 6:05 PM PT / 9:05 PM ET

Surface: Natural Grass

Park Factor: Oracle Park is one of MLB’s most pitcher‑friendly stadiums, suppressing home runs — especially to right field — but boosting triples and doubles into the deep alleys.

WEATHER OUTLOOK — SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Temperature: 58–61°F

Sky: Partly cloudy

Wind: 12–16 mph blowing out toward right‑center

Humidity: 70–75%

Rain: <5% chance

Impact:

Cool, heavy air suppresses long balls.

Strong winds out to right‑center may help left‑handed pull hitters.

Expect a low‑to‑moderate scoring environment unless bullpens falter.

INJURY REPORT

Pittsburgh Pirates (21–18)

OF Bryan Reynolds — Healthy

SS Oneil Cruz — Healthy

1B Rowdy Tellez — Day‑to‑Day (back tightness)

SP Mitch Keller — Healthy

San Francisco Giants (15–23)

OF Michael Conforto — OUT (hamstring strain)

SS Marco Luciano — Day‑to‑Day (ankle soreness)

1B LaMonte Wade Jr. — Healthy

SP Logan Webb — Healthy

Impact:

Pirates nearly at full strength; Tellez’s status affects their left‑handed power.

Giants missing Conforto hurts their middle‑order production.

TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM

Pittsburgh Pirates (21–18)

Last 10: 5–5

Road Record: 10–10

Run Differential: +7

Trend: Pitching stabilizing, offense inconsistent but explosive when hot.

San Francisco Giants (15–23)

Last 10: 3–7

Home Record: 8–11

Run Differential: -32

Trend: Offense struggling, rotation inconsistent, bullpen overworked.

RECENT TEAM FORM SNAPSHOT

Pittsburgh Pirates

Cruz showing elite power/speed flashes

Reynolds steady in the middle of the order

Rotation giving more quality starts

Pirates averaging 4.4 runs per game over last 10

Bullpen ERA improving but still volatile

San Francisco Giants

Wade Jr. providing OBP spark

Jung Hoo Lee adjusting but still inconsistent

Rotation struggling outside of Webb

Giants averaging 3.7 runs per game over last 10

Bullpen taxed due to short starts

SERIES HISTORY

2025 Season Series: Pirates won 4–2

Last 10 Meetings: Pirates lead 6–4

At Oracle Park: Teams split 3–3 last season

Trend: Pittsburgh has held a slight edge recently, including on the road.

PROJECTED STARTING PITCHING MATCHUP

PITTSBURGH — SP Mitch Keller (RHP)

2026 ERA: 3.61

WHIP: 1.19

Last 3 Starts: 2–1, 3.00 ERA

Strengths: Power fastball, improved command, strong vs. righties

Weaknesses: Occasional HR issues, struggles when behind in counts

Matchup Note: Oracle Park’s dimensions help Keller’s fly‑ball tendencies.

SAN FRANCISCO — SP Logan Webb (RHP)

2026 ERA: 3.48

WHIP: 1.16

Last 3 Starts: 1–2, 3.74 ERA

Strengths: Elite ground‑ball rate, excellent command

Weaknesses: Can be hittable when sinker flattens

Matchup Note: Pirates’ lineup is aggressive early in counts — a challenge vs. Webb’s sinker.

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

Oneil Cruz (PIT) vs. Logan Webb

Cruz’s power can overcome Oracle Park’s size

Webb’s sinker must stay down

Advantage: Even

LaMonte Wade Jr. (SF) vs. Mitch Keller

Wade’s OBP skills challenge Keller’s command

Keller’s slider can neutralize him

Advantage: Pittsburgh

Bryan Reynolds (PIT) vs. Giants Bullpen

Reynolds thrives late in games

Giants’ bullpen among MLB’s most inconsistent

Advantage: Pittsburgh

BETTING TRENDS

Pittsburgh Pirates

5–2 in last 7 road games

Unders hit in 6 of last 9

4–1 in last 5 vs. Giants

6–3 in last 9 vs. NL West opponents

San Francisco Giants

3–7 in last 10

Overs hit in 5 of last 7

2–6 in last 8 home games

1–4 in last 5 vs. Pittsburgh

Head‑to‑Head

Pirates averaging 4.6 runs per game vs. SF since 2024

Giants averaging 3.9 runs per game

Unders hit in 6 of last 10 meetings

Game Odds

Pittsburgh Pirates            – 118

San Francisco Giants      7.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 8, 2026

Venue: Dodger Stadium — Los Angeles, California

First Pitch: 6:10 PM PT / 9:10 PM ET

Surface: Natural Grass

Park Factor: Dodger Stadium is neutral‑leaning but boosts right‑handed power in warm conditions.

WEATHER OUTLOOK — LOS ANGELES, CA

Temperature: 72–75°F at first pitch

Sky: Clear

Wind: 6–9 mph blowing out toward left‑center

Humidity: 45–50%

Rain: 0% chance

Impact:

Ideal hitting weather — warm, dry air helps the ball carry.

Slight boost to right‑handed power hitters (Acuña, Betts, Olson).

Expect a moderate‑to‑high scoring environment if pitchers struggle early.

INJURY REPORT

Atlanta Braves (26–13)

OF Ronald Acuña Jr. — Healthy

1B Matt Olson — Healthy

C Sean Murphy — Day‑to‑Day (hand soreness)

SP Max Fried — Healthy

Los Angeles Dodgers (24–14)

OF Mookie Betts — Healthy

1B Freddie Freeman — Healthy

SP Walker Buehler — OUT (elbow rehab)

SP Bobby Miller — Probable (shoulder fatigue)

Impact:

Braves nearly at full strength; Murphy’s status affects pitch framing and power.

Dodgers missing Buehler continues to strain their rotation depth.

TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM

Atlanta Braves (26–13)

Last 10: 7–3

Road Record: 12–8

Run Differential: +48

Trend: Elite offense, strong rotation, bullpen stabilizing.

Los Angeles Dodgers (24–14)

Last 10: 6–4

Home Record: 13–7

Run Differential: +39

Trend: Offense hot, rotation inconsistent, bullpen improving.

RECENT TEAM FORM SNAPSHOT

Atlanta Braves

Acuña back to MVP‑level production

Olson crushing right‑handed pitching

Riley heating up after slow start

Braves averaging 5.3 runs per game over last 10

Bullpen ERA trending downward

Los Angeles Dodgers

Betts producing elite OBP + power

Freeman steady as always

Will Smith providing clutch hitting

Dodgers averaging 5.1 runs per game over last 10

Bullpen still inconsistent in middle innings

SERIES HISTORY

2025 Season Series: Dodgers won 4–3

Last 10 Meetings: Dodgers lead 6–4

At Dodger Stadium: Dodgers have won 5 of last 7

Trend: Los Angeles has held a slight edge recently, especially at home.

PROJECTED STARTING PITCHING MATCHUP

ATLANTA — SP Max Fried (LHP)

2026 ERA: 3.29

WHIP: 1.14

Last 3 Starts: 2–1, 2.70 ERA

Strengths: Ground‑ball machine, elite command

Weaknesses: Occasional trouble vs. right‑handed power

Matchup Note: Dodgers’ right‑handed core (Betts, Smith, Hernández) is dangerous, but Fried’s ground‑ball profile plays well in Dodger Stadium.

LOS ANGELES — SP Bobby Miller (RHP)

2026 ERA: 4.11

WHIP: 1.28

Last 3 Starts: 1–2, 4.85 ERA

Strengths: High‑velo fastball, swing‑and‑miss slider

Weaknesses: Command inconsistency, vulnerable to left‑handed power

Matchup Note: Braves’ left‑handed bats (Olson, Harris II, Albies from the left side) match up well vs. Miller.

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

Ronald Acuña Jr. (ATL) vs. Bobby Miller

Acuña crushes high‑velocity pitching

Miller’s command issues could be costly

Advantage: Atlanta

Mookie Betts (LAD) vs. Max Fried

Betts handles lefties extremely well

Fried’s command can neutralize him if sharp

Advantage: Even

Matt Olson (ATL) vs. Dodgers Bullpen

Olson thrives late in games

Dodgers’ middle relief remains shaky

Advantage: Atlanta

BETTING TRENDS

Atlanta Braves

7–3 in last 10

Overs hit in 5 of last 7

6–2 in last 8 road games

4–1 in last 5 vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers

6–4 in last 10

Overs hit in 6 of last 8

5–2 in last 7 home games

3–6 in last 9 vs. Atlanta

Head‑to‑Head

Braves averaging 4.9 runs per game vs. LAD since 2024

Dodgers averaging 4.6 runs per game

Overs hit in 7 of last 10 meetings

Game Odds

Atlanta Braves                  8.5

Los Angeles Dodgers      – 175

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 8, 2026