The Dodgers are heading into the postseason without one of the most trusted arms in their bullpen, and Alex Vesia didn’t hide how hard that hit landed.
Vesia told Jack Harris of the California Post that losing Blake Treinen is a major setback for the team on and off the field. “It’s gut-wrenching for us,” Vesia said. “Blake’s one of our leaders out there in the bullpen.”
Treinen went on the 15-day injured list Sunday after hurting his right shoulder while warming up in the bullpen during Saturday’s game against the Giants. The Dodgers believe he may have suffered a capsule injury, and he is scheduled for an MRI to get more clarity.
The timing couldn’t be worse. Treinen had just come back from a stretch of nearly three months on the injured list because of an elbow injury. In seven games since that return, he posted a 4.05 ERA and a 1.65 WHIP over 6.2 innings.
Dave Roberts was blunt about where things stand. “I don’t know if it was a complete blowout, but really unfortunate,” the manager said. “His season’s over, unfortunately."
Treinen’s 2026 season had already been shaped by injuries, but when he was on the mound, he was still effective. He finished with a 2.64 ERA, 31 strikeouts and a 1.41 WHIP in 29.2 innings across 36 appearances.
The right-hander is in the final year of his contract with Los Angeles, and whether he tries to return for another season remains up in the air. He’s now completed six seasons with the Dodgers and seven years overall, and this is not the first time he’s dealt with a major setback. He missed all of 2023 while recovering from right shoulder surgery to repair his labrum and rotator cuff.
Even with those injury interruptions, Treinen has been one of the Dodgers’ most reliable relievers over the long haul. Since 2020, he’s put together a 2.88 ERA, 236 strikeouts and a 1.16 WHIP in 206 innings and 222 appearances.
Treinen’s career began with the Washington Nationals, where he spent four seasons before moving on to three seasons with the then-Oakland Athletics and eventually signing with Los Angeles. He was an All-Star in 2018, his only selection with the A’s.
With the Dodgers, though, his biggest moments have come on the sport’s biggest stage. His performance in Game 5 of the 2024 World Series stands out most.
Treinen got the win against the New York Yankees after throwing 2.1 scoreless innings to help Los Angeles close out the championship. He entered in the sixth inning with two outs and worked through the eighth.
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