Snell takes ‘very big’ step, throws to live hitters at Dodger Stadium

LOS ANGELES — Blake Snell faced live hitters for the first time since reporting left shoulder fatigue, throwing a 15-pitch simulated inning on Saturday at Dodger Stadium. For a Dodgers team navigating several early-season injuries, seeing the veteran left-hander back on the rubber is a significant step toward getting the rotation back to full strength. Snell’s session included facing Tommy Edman and Alex Call. For Snell, the afternoon was about moving past bullpen sessions and getting his timing back against actual hitters. He spent most of the time checking if the hitters could pick up on any tells in his…