The Los Angeles Dodgers locked up their 99th win on Saturday, taking down the San Francisco Giants 4-3. But that victory came with a gut punch, as they lost a key arm for the rest of the 2026 season. Reliever Blake Treinen suffered a shoulder injury while warming up in the bullpen during the seventh inning and was unable to pitch, with Brock Stewart stepping in instead.
A Familiar, Crushing Blow
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters that Treinen’s shoulder “flared up” as he got ready to enter the game. While imaging exams are still on the way to figure out the full extent of the damage, the Dodgers already expect Treinen’s season to be over. This is a brutal hit, especially given Treinen’s recent history. The 38-year-old just got back on the roster after being sidelined for approximately 10 weeks, missing a whopping 62 games with right elbow inflammation. To have it happen again, so soon after his return, it is just a crushing blow.
Injury History Looms Large For The Veteran
Since his activation, Treinen had pitched in seven appearances, allowing 3 runs and 8 hits with 6 strikeouts over 6 2/3 innings, for a 4.05 ERA. You cannot help but wonder about the connection to his past. Back in 2022, Treinen developed a sore right shoulder that spiraled into an injury requiring surgery to repair his labrum and rotator cuff. That kept him off the field for the entire 2023 campaign. It is still uncertain whether this current flare-up is directly tied to those past issues, but the pattern is tough to ignore. Over six seasons with the Dodgers, Treinen has put up a solid 2.88 ERA with 12 saves and 236 strikeouts in 206 innings. His major-league career, which also includes stints with the Washington Nationals and Oakland Athletics, boasts a 2.94 ERA across 12 seasons.
The Dodgers now have a chance to hit 100 wins on Sunday. But losing Treinen, especially a veteran with his track record and injury history, is a tough pill to swallow as they push for big things.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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