What happened: Snell was activated Tuesday after last pitching May 9. The left-hander opened Wednesday's outing by striking out the side.
Why it matters: The performance strengthens the rotation following a three-month absence. It also marks a sharp reversal from his previous outing, when he allowed four earned runs in three innings.
By the numbers: May 9: 3 IP, 6 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 5 K. Wednesday: 10 K.
What to watch: His final pitching line and the game's result will complete the picture. His availability for the next turn through the rotation bears watching.