Los Angeles – In a disappointing turn of events for the Dodgers, veteran reliever Blake Treinen suffered a shoulder injury while warming up in the bullpen late in Saturday night’s 4‑3 victory over the San Francisco Giants. The 38‑year‑old right‑hander felt a sharp pain on a single pitch, made a painful facial expression, and left the bullpen with the team athletic trainer.
Manager Dave Roberts confirms season is over
Manager Dave Roberts said the injury appears serious enough to end Treinen’s season. “It’s unfortunate. He was warming up and it was his shoulder, so I don’t know if it was a complete blowout, but really unfortunate,” Roberts told reporters. “Obviously it’s an IL, his season’s over. I saw him and hugged him. I’ll circle back.”
Roberts added that the injury “just popped up,” noting that a similar issue had landed Treinen on the injured list previously. The team will place Treinen on the injured list and will add a replacement player for Sunday’s regular‑season finale before the Dodgers begin a five‑day break ahead of the first round of the playoffs.
Treinen’s recent health history
Treinen was reinstated from the injured list on Sept. 2 after missing time with right elbow inflammation that began on June 20. He also missed the entire 2023 season while recovering from shoulder surgery. This season, his sixth with Los Angeles and 12th overall in the majors, he posted a 4‑1 record with a 3.64 ERA, striking out 31 batters over 36 appearances and 29 2/3 innings.
Impact on the Dodgers’ bullpen
The loss of Treinen removes a reliable left‑handed option from a bullpen that has been a key factor in the Dodgers’ late‑season success. The team will likely look to internal depth or a short‑term acquisition to fill the void as they head into the postseason. Dodgers officials have not yet announced who will replace Treinen on the active roster.
Looking ahead
Despite the setback, the Dodgers remain in a strong position heading into the playoffs. Manager Roberts emphasized the team’s focus on staying healthy and executing the game plan that got them to this point. “We’ll keep working, keep grinding, and make sure we’re ready for the next round,” he said.
Fans can expect the Dodgers to announce the roster move for Sunday’s final regular‑season game shortly, and the team will begin its playoff preparation after the five‑day break.
Original reporting: NBC4 Los Angeles — read the source article.
