Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen left Saturday's recreation in opposition to the Rangers after taking the brunt of a line drive. Treinen instantly fell to the bottom in ache, however ultimately went below his personal energy. The crew categorized the harm without any consideration rib contusion, per reporters on site at Camelback Ranch.
Extra assessments await.
Blake Treinen is getting a CT scan along with X-rays, Dave Roberts stated. They are going to know extra tomorrow.
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Rangers catcher Sam Huff within the fifth inning hit a liner that hit Treinen on his proper facet. The influence hit him. The ball ricocheted to Freddie Freeman for the out at first base. After a couple of minutes with a coach, Treinen received up below his personal energy and left the sport.
Treinen has seemed sharp in his 4 outings this spring, permitting simply two hits and no walks in his 3⅓ scoreless innings, with a pair of strikeouts.
It was a welcome signal for the Dodgers, who exercised Treinen's membership possibility in November, which can pay the righty a $1 million base wage in 2024 after being restricted to only six innings pitched in each seasons earlier mixed whereas he was troubled with shoulder. harm
At DodgerFest on Feb. 3 at Dodger Stadium, Treinen stated, “I really feel wonderful. It's been a blessing to have a full season, and it's in all probability one of the best I've felt since 21.”
Final week, a number of Dodgers praised Treinen's stuff this spring, but in addition careworn the warning that it may take time for Treinen to regain his dominant type after lacking a lot time. Basic supervisor Brandon Gomes advised Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Occasions, “It's been actually sturdy. The transfer [on his pitches] it’s impious. His command was good. He actually didn't miss a beat when it comes to placing the entire arsenal collectively and with the ability to assault the zone.”
Thus far, the 35-year-old Treinen has appeared in 4 Cactus League video games, one recreation on two days' relaxation and the final two video games on three days' relaxation. Though it ought to be famous, Treinen was initially scheduled to pitch on Friday evening as an alternative of Saturday, however the recreation was rained out earlier than he had an opportunity to pitch.