Despite suffering a bruised lung this past weekend, Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen will travel with the team to South Korea for the Seoul Series, manager Dave Roberts announced on Wednesday. Treinen was hit by a comebacker off his chest on Saturday during the Dodgers’ Cactus League game against the Texas Rangers, resulting in a bruise to his lung. Treinen did not have any rib fractures, according to X-rays. According to Roberts, the team “dodged a bullet” by escaping a serious injury. Following the Dodgers’ Cactus League game against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday, Roberts provided some details regarding Treinen’s condition in an interview with Kirsten Watson. Blake had a significant day today. He put fifteen in the ‘pen. He claimed to feel fantastic overall, albeit there was some slight discomfort that persisted. I anticipate seeing him board that aircraft tomorrow on his way to Korea.” By way of SportsNet LA, Dave Roberts. Treinen looks to be ready for the Dodgers’ Opening Day games against the San Diego Padres on March 20 and 21, which is good news for Treinen and the organization. Treinen has not seen much action this Spring Training. After 3.2 innings of work, he has given up just two hits, no runs, and no walks. Additionally, he has struck out two batters. During his final full season in 2021, Treinen pitched in 72 games with a 1.99 ERA and 72.1 innings pitched with 85 strikeouts. The former All-Star completed 7 of 11 save attempts. Treinen’s shoulder injury, surgery, and recuperation have kept him out of action for the majority of the last two seasons.
