Blake Treinen Faces Injury Setback

The Dodgers' veteran relief pitcher, Blake Treinen, has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to tightness in his right forearm. Manager Dave Roberts provided insights into the situation, revealing that Treinen is dealing with a "low-grade sprain of the forearm." This issue flared up as Treinen was warming up to enter a game, with Roberts noting he was just one hitter away from pitching when the discomfort struck.

Roberts expressed relief, stating, "If he were to pitch, it could have been potentially worse. We feel like we dodged a bullet here." An MRI confirmed the sprain, and while Roberts maintains a positive outlook, it’s likely that Treinen will be out for more than the minimum 15 days, given the cautious approach teams take with forearm injuries.

Treinen's Performance Before the Injury

Treinen, who rejoined the Dodgers on a two-year, $22 million deal this offseason, has had a strong but injury-riddled tenure in Los Angeles. With a 3.38 ERA and impressive strikeout rates over his appearances this season, Treinen started 2025 on a solid note, though his numbers reflect a slight dip compared to his past performances.

Blake Snell's Recovery Progress

Meanwhile, fellow Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell has also been sidelined, dealing with left shoulder inflammation. Saturday marked his return to the mound for a bullpen session, where he reported feeling "way better." Slated for at least one more bullpen and a simulated game before a rehab assignment, Snell's return is contingent on successfully completing these steps.

Having last pitched on April 2, Snell's recovery process suggests that he may remain on the IL for a month or more. While the shoulder issue appears manageable, it adds to Snell's history of injuries and early season struggles. Notably, he fired impressive outings in his first two games of the season with a 2.00 ERA, yet his career stats show a pattern of better second-half performances, with a 2.34 ERA post-All-Star break compared to a 3.95 ERA before it.