Dodgers Bullpen Blow
Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen misses postseason after suffering right shoulder injury during warmups.
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Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen will miss the playoffs and the rest of the 2026 season after injuring his right shoulder on a pitch while warming up during Los Angeles’ 4-3 win over San Francisco. He will undergo imaging, and the Dodgers plan to add a fresh arm for Sunday’s finale. Treinen returned on Sept. 2 after nearly three months out with elbow inflammation and made seven appearances; he finished the season 4-1 with a 3.64 ERA in 36 outings. The injury is a significant loss for Los Angeles’ bullpen, though the team has depth to replace him. His longer-term recovery and future in baseball remain uncertain.
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Treinen has a history of serious shoulder problems: he underwent surgery to repair his labrum and rotator cuff after developing shoulder trouble in 2022, which kept him out for the entire 2023 season.
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Treinen’s shoulder injury occurred on a single warm-up pitch; he left the bullpen with a trainer, and Brock Stewart replaced him in the game.
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Treinen’s two-year, $22 million contract expires after 2026, making him an unrestricted free agent next season.
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Teammate Alex Vesia described Treinen as a bullpen leader, saying, “It’s gut-wrenching for us. Blake’s one of our leaders out there in the bullpen.”
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