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Blake Snell was one of three top-tier pitchers the Dodgers had in their sights, alongside Max Fried and Corbin Burnes, with a clear preference for a left-handed option. Having pitched well on the West Coast while previously with the Tampa Bay Rays, the Dodgers’ Andrew Friedman, who had a prior connection with Snell, saw this as a fitting match. Snell’s impressive performance, especially during a standout second half of the last season, further solidified the Dodgers' decision.