Yes, the Los Angeles Dodgers may look like the most dominant team in Major League Baseball on paper — their roster is stacked from top to bottom. But ongoing injury issues could begin to chip away at that advantage. Despite all their talent, it’s unrealistic to expect the Dodgers to thrive if key players keep going down.
Unfortunately, one of those key players, right-handed reliever Blake Treinen, is the latest to be sidelined. He was placed on the 15-day injured list and is scheduled for an MRI to determine how serious the issue is. Manager Dave Roberts expressed cautious optimism, saying, “Not too concerned, given that he was still trying to pitch yesterday… but I’ll wait until we have more from the scan.” Roberts also appreciated Treinen’s honesty in reporting the discomfort.
Treinen has been a reliable part of L.A.’s bullpen in recent seasons and is known for having one of the nastiest sweepers in the league. While he hasn’t been at his best so far this year — recording a 3.38 ERA with 10 strikeouts over 8 innings — he was outstanding last season, finishing with a 1.93 ERA and a 0.94 WHIP.
At 36, Treinen remains one of the top relievers in the game, but this injury could become a bigger concern moving forward — something the Dodgers will have to monitor carefully in the coming weeks.
