The Los Angeles Dodgers moved relief pitcher Blake Treinen to the 60-day injured list in order to make room for Blake Snell on the 40-man roster earlier this week.
However, there is no need to sweat the transaction.
Because Treinen was placed on the injured list on June 20 due to right elbow inflammation, he will be able to return to the Dodgers’ rotation as soon as Aug. 19.
Ahead of the Dodgers’ matchup against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night, manager Dave Roberts provided a positive update on the 38-year-old relief man.
Roberts said that Blake Treinen is on schedule to begin a rehab stint “soon,” wrote Dodger Blue on X.
Treinen is showing signs of making great progress in his recovery from the elbow injury. He was seen throwing a live session on the mound ahead of Wednesday’s game.
He is facing Alex Call and Ben Rortvedt.
Blake Treinen Continues to Deal With Injuries
GettyLos Angeles Dodgers RP Blake Treinen has battled a consistent pattern of injuries in the past few seasons. He continues to battle back from right elbow inflammation that has kept him sidelined since June 20. (Photo by Katharine Lotze/Getty Images)
Over the past few seasons, Blake Treinen has seen his usage take a dip. This is most likely due to age and the amount of injuries he has sustained during his Dodgers tenure.
Since his impressive 2021 season, where he posted a 6-5 record, 1.99, 0.98 WHIP with seven saves and 32 holds, injuries have taken a toll on the 38-year-old.
A lingering shoulder issue led to just five appearances in 2022. This setback led to Treinen missing the entire 2023 campaign after undergoing major labrum and rotator cuff surgery.
Treinen returned in 2024 in dominant fashion, finishing with a 7-3 record, 1.93 ERA, and 0.94 WHIP across 46.2 innings. After this, his production has dipped. He appeared in just 32 games in 2025 after suffering a right forearm strain. This led to him missing three months in the middle of the season.
Now in 2026, this same injury pattern has re-appeared. He discovered right elbow inflammation and has missed nearly two months of action.
Los Angeles will hope the veteran relief pitcher can return to healthy fashion in time for the postseason.
Dodgers’ Tyler Glasnow Eyeing Return From IL
GettyAfter pitching in his second rehab start on Sunday, starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow is eyeing a return to the big leagues. He is in line for one more start in Triple-A Oklahoma City before making a comeback to the Dodgers’ rotation. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
In better news surrounding the Los Angeles Dodgers pitching rotation, starter Tyler Glasnow is eyeing a return from the 60-day injured list.
Glasnow, 32, has been sidelined since early May while experiencing constant lower back spasms. He experienced a delay in his ramp up. He has now began a rehab stint in Triple-A Oklahoma City. He went through his second start over the weekend.
In 2.2 innings, Glasnow allowed one run, one hit, and a walk with two strikeouts.
Glasnow’s next step in recovery will be one more rehab start, says MLB.com’s Sonja Chen. The hope will be four innings and 60 pitches.
If everything goes as planned, there will be a conversation in activating Tyler Glasnow from the injured list, says manager Dave Roberts.
Dodgers’ Dave Roberts Provides Blake Treinen Injury Insight