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Dodgers Place Blake Treinen on Injured List, Activate Evan Phillips

Blake Treinen is sidelined with forearm tightness and awaiting MRI results, while Evan Phillips returns to bolster the bullpen after recovering from a rotator cuff injury.

Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen delivers to the plate against the Chicago Cubs on April 11, 2025, at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)
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Overview

  • Blake Treinen was placed on the 15-day injured list with right forearm tightness after aggravating the discomfort during a throwing session on April 18.
  • Manager Dave Roberts stated that Treinen will undergo an MRI to determine the extent of the injury, with no definitive timeline for his return yet.
  • Evan Phillips, returning from a rotator cuff injury that sidelined him since last season, has been activated to replace Treinen on the roster.
  • Treinen has recorded a 0-2 record with two saves and a 3.38 ERA in eight appearances this season, underscoring his role as a key late-inning reliever.
  • The Dodgers continue to navigate multiple pitching injuries, including those to Blake Snell and Clayton Kershaw, by leveraging their bullpen depth and rotational flexibility.