Snyder’s career with the Royals was hampered by several injuries. He only pitched 2 games in 2000 and missed the entire 2001 minor league season recovering from Tommy John surgery. Between 2003 and 2005, Snyder was on the disabled list four times including two stays on the 60-day disabled list, missing the entire 2004 season after having surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. Despite his history with injuries, Snyder was named the 7th-best prospect in the organization by Baseball America in 2003.