Dodgers Reliever Blake Treinen Out for Season After Shoulder Injury

Injury Blow for Dodgers Bullpen

The Los Angeles Dodgers have suffered a major setback ahead of the playoffs. Right hander Blake Treinen has been ruled out for the rest of the season after picking up a shoulder injury.

The injury happened on Saturday while Treinen was warming up in the bullpen. This occurred late in the game during the Dodgers 4-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants. Treinen felt pain on one pitch and made a painful facial expression. He stopped warming up immediately and left the bullpen with an athletic trainer.

Manager Dave Roberts confirmed the bad news after the game. Roberts said that Treinen is scheduled for imaging and will go on the injured list. This means the Dodgers must add a new player to their roster for Sunday's regular season finale before their five day playoff break.

Another Setback for the Veteran Pitcher

This is a massive disappointment for the 38 year old pitcher. Treinen has struggled with injuries recently. He missed the entire 2023 season while recovering from shoulder surgery.

He was also sidelined earlier this season with right elbow inflammation from June 20 until he returned on September 2. Roberts noted that this shoulder issue is similar to what landed him on the injured list before.

Before this latest injury, Treinen was having a decent year in his sixth season with Los Angeles and 12th overall in the majors. He had a 4-1 record with a 3.64 ERA and 31 strikeouts over 36 appearances and 29 2/3 innings.

Roberts said it was unfortunate and that he did not know if it was a complete blowout, but confirmed that the reliever's season is over.