The Los Angeles Dodgers are making moves ahead of a pivotal series against the Atlanta Braves, and it's a classic case of "one arm in, one arm out."

On Friday, manager Dave Roberts announced that two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell will be activated from the injured list for Saturday's game—his 2026 season debut. The left-hander has been sidelined since spring training with shoulder fatigue, a familiar issue that cost him four months in 2025. After three rehab starts, Snell is ready to go, though he'll be on a short leash: his last outing was just 55 pitches over four innings.

Snell's return couldn't come at a better time for a Dodgers rotation that's been searching for consistency. The 33-year-old posted a 2.35 ERA in 11 starts last season and was a key piece in Los Angeles' second straight World Series run. With Emmet Sheehan and Roki Sasaki struggling to lock down the back end, Snell adds another ace-level presence to the front of the rotation.

But the good news came with a sting. Shortly after Snell's activation was confirmed, the Dodgers placed right-hander Tyler Glasnow on the 15-day IL with low back spasms. Glasnow was pulled from his Wednesday start after just one inning—right after recording his 1,000th career strikeout. Through 39⅔ innings this season, he's been dominant with a 2.72 ERA and 49 strikeouts.

With Glasnow sidelined, the Dodgers will likely keep Sheehan and Sasaki in the six-man rotation. Right-hander Paul Gervase has been called up to fill the active roster spot.

The Dodgers entered Friday's series opener against Atlanta with a 23-14 record, holding a slim lead over the San Diego Padres atop the NL West. Snell's return—and Glasnow's absence—will test their depth as they aim to stay on top.