Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen (lung) was used as the opener in Triple-A Oklahoma City's game on Thursday, throwing a perfect inning with two strikeouts. Treinen has looked good in his past two appearances, allowing just one hit and accumulating three strikeouts and zero walks. With five rehab appearances under his belt, he might be ready to make his 2024 season debut soon for the Dodgers after bruising his lung early in Spring Training. The veteran will be a welcome addition to the Dodgers bullpen and should see a decent share of work late in close games, making him a solid add in saves-plus-holds leagues.
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen (lung) is starting a rehab assignment this week, and he will need three or four outings before he's ready to return to the major-league roster. On the mend from a bruised lung that he sustained on March 9, Treinen should be back to help LA's bullpen by the beginning of May. The 35-year-old veteran right-hander missed most of the 2022 campaign and all of last season following shoulder surgery, and while he'll be in line for the occasional save opportunity based on closer Evan Phillips' availability, Treinen's fantasy value will be more pronounced in leagues that count holds. With right-handers Joe Kelly and Ryan Brasier struggling to begin to 2024 regular season, look for Treinen to become the Dodgers' primary righty setup man before long. In his last full season during 2021, Treinen posted a 1.99 ERA (2.88 FIP), 0.98 WHIP, and 85:25 K:BB over 72 2/3 innings.
Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed reliever Blake Treinen (chest) is still "weeks" away from returning to the team. He has been throwing but needs to build all the way back up after missing so much time at this point. The 35-year-old veteran reliever bruised his lung when he was hit in the chest by a comebacker during spring training, but he was able to start a throwing program a week ago. The Dodgers aren't going to rush Treinen back, so it wouldn't be a surprise if he doesn't make his 2024 debut out of the team's bullpen until early May. In addition to his injury this spring, Treinen missed all of 2023 while recovering from shoulder surgery in November of 2022. Injuries have become a problem, but he can still have value in deep holds leagues for his experience in high-leverage spots when he's healthy.
Brusdar Graterol, Blake Treinen "A Ways Away" From Returning
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that relief pitchers Brusdar Graterol (shoulder) and Blake Treinen (lung) are "a ways away" from returning from the injured list. Both players are playing catch but have yet to start throwing bullpen sessions. Graterol is dealing with right-shoulder inflammation, while Treinen suffered a bruised lung when he was hit by a comebacker in the chest in spring training in early March. Both relievers are unlikely to be available for the Dodgers' bullpen until probably late April. Until they are able to return, Joe Kelly and Ryan Brasier will be counted on more in late-inning setup roles ahead of closer Evan Phillips.
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed right-hander Blake Treinen (lung) on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday due to a bruised lung. In a corresponding move, Landon Knack was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City. The 35-year-old veteran reliever missed all of 2023 as well after having right-shoulder surgery in November of 2022. Treinen should be able to make his 2024 debut in April after a minimum stay on the injured list, but it remains to be seen if he'll be able to stay healthy the rest of the year. When he's healthy, the Dodgers like using Treinen in high-leverage situations out of their bullpen, but he's only going to be worth a look in deeper holds leagues since he's probably not going to see many save chances, if any. In 72 appearances in 2022, Treinen was great with a 1.99 ERA, a 0.98 WHIP, seven saves and 85 K's in 72 1/3 innings.
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that relievers Blake Treinen (shoulder), Daniel Hudson (knee) and J.P. Feyereisen (shoulder) are all tracking to be on the active roster to kick off the season in a two-game series against the division-rival San Diego Padres in Korea. Roberts said Hudson is still working through some execution stuff after missing close to two seasons due to injuries. The 36-year-old Hudson made just three appearances in 2023 and will give them veteran depth in the bullpen, but he's not on the fantasy radar. Neither is Treinen, 35, who made five appearances in 2022 and three rehab outings in 2023 after having shoulder surgery. He's going to need to prove himself before he's given a high-leverage role in the 'pen again.
Blake Treinen Expects To Have "Normal" Spring Training
Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed reliever Blake Treinen (shoulder), who has been limited to just five appearances in the last two years due to shoulder issues, said he expects to have a "normal" spring training. General manager Brandon Gomes said earlier this month that Treinen is trending toward a return this year, so as long as the 35-year-old high-leverage reliever doesn't have a setback with his shoulder in spring training, he should be ready for the start of the regular season. He had surgery in November of 2022 and missed all of the 2023 season, so the Dodgers will likely be cautious with his workload, at least early on in 2024. Treinen has nine years of major-league experience with 79 career saves under his belt, but he'll be an injury risk in deep holds leagues this season.
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen (right shoulder) is "trending toward a return," according to Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times. Injuries have been quite the obstacle for Treinen, who has pitched just five innings over the last two seasons, but it appears that he's ready to be a contributor out of the bullpen once again. The Dodgers would be thrilled to get the pre-injury version of Treinen this year. Through 72 appearances in 2021, he maintained a 1.99 ERA, 10.58 K/9, and 3.11 BB/9 while securing 32 holds and seven saves.
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen (shoulder) remains a long shot to return to the majors this season, according to manager Dave Roberts. The right-hander made his minor league rehab debut on Tuesday in the Arizona Complex League. The expectation is that now Treinen will move onto Triple-A Oklahoma City to pitch. The 35-year-old has been sidelined all season long after having right shoulder surgery in November. There is still five-and-a-half weeks left on the regular season. However, the Dodgers don't believe that will be enough time to get Treinen ready to pitch in the majors.
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen (shoulder), who has been out all year after having shoulder surgery last November, started a minor-league rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League on Tuesday. Treinen pitched a perfect inning on Tuesday with two strikeouts. The Dodgers probably aren't going to rush the 35-year-old right-hander back, but he should be an option for the Dodgers' bullpen at some point for the final month of the regular season in September. He could also become an option in holds leagues, depending on how the Dodgers deploy him when he returns to the big leagues. In his last full season in 2021, Treinen had a great 1.99 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, seven saves and 85 strikeouts in 72 1/3 relief innings.
