Dodgers Pitcher In Washington D.C. With Team, Hinting at Blake Snell Replacement

Gabe Smallson | Apr 7, 2025

Mar 19, 2025; Bunkyo, Tokyo, JPN; Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Landon Knack (96) delivers a pitch against the Chicago Cubs in the sixth inning during the Tokyo Series at Tokyo Dome. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images / Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in Washington D.C. preparing to take on the Washington Nationals, and so is right-handed pitcher Landon Knack.

After much debate on who would replace Blake Snell after it was announced he would take a trip to the injured list, The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya has reported that Knack is in the Nation's Capital. He was most recently in Triple-A Oklahoma City on the 40-man roster.

Well, Landon Knack is in DC. https://t.co/5HzMbcLhgt

— Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) April 7, 2025

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There were many question marks in the Dodgers' rotation after the news of Snell's injury, but this latest move for Knack seems to answer at least one in the mean time.

By no means will the two-time Cy Young award winner be an easy arm to replace on the mound, but this move seems to point to Knack being handed the ball to at least replace a few would-be Snell innings. This can mean a spot-starter game or even a bullpen contest.

Knack last pitched on April 3, and threw 4.2 innings in relief. In his first Triple-A game of 2025, he hurled five strikeouts and allowed two walks and two runs.

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Knack also has minimal big league experience this season, but none in North America.

He last pitched during the Japan series against the Chicago Cubs, throwing two scoreless innings, three strikeouts, and just one hit.

The 27-year-old Knack isn't confirmed to start one of the openings that Snell left in the rotation, but wherever and for how long he ends up playing, fan can expect him to cherish this potential opportunity to be back in the show.

In 15 appearances last season, Knack made 12 starts with a total ERA of 3.65. He added 69 strikeouts to just 18 walks over 69 innings pitched.

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