Dodgers Place Blake Treinen on Injured List with Right Elbow Inflammation The Los Angeles Dodgers placed right-handed pitcher Blake Treinen on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation ahead of Saturday night’s 3-2 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. The decision followed Treinen’s report of limited range of motion in his elbow, though he showed no discomfort during his final pitch on Friday. Treinen pitched a scoreless top of the ninth inning in the game, which ended in a 6-5 walk-off victory for the Dodgers after a Dalton Rushing RBI single and a Baltimore error. Right-hander Chayce McDermott was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City to replace Treinen on the roster. McDermott, who posted a 5.40 ERA with the Comets, pitched a scoreless inning for the Dodgers earlier this season. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed that imaging tests on Treinen’s elbow showed no structural damage, only inflammation caused by wear and tear. The veteran, who carries a 3.52 ERA through 29 appearances, is expected to miss at least the minimum 15 days but may return sooner if treatment proves effective. Treinen’s struggles in high-leverage situations have led to adjustments in his role. Manager Roberts has sought softer landing spots for the right-hander, with Kyle Hurt and Will Klein emerging as key right-handed options in critical moments. Treinen’s inconsistency in leverage, which dates back to last year, has prompted the team to shift his deployment. The Dodgers’ bullpen has faced multiple injuries this season, with Treinen joining several other relievers on the injured list. Brock Stewart (left foot bone spur) could be activated as early as Monday in Minnesota, while Evan Phillips (Tommy John surgery) is projected to return after completing his rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City in early July.#los_angeles_dodgers #dave_roberts #triple_a_oklahoma_city #blake_treinen #chayce_mcdermott
Dodgers' Hyeseong Kim: Optioned to Triple-A The Los Angeles Dodgers have assigned Hyeseong Kim to Triple-A Oklahoma City, placing him on the minor-league roster for the 2026 season. Kim, a 30-year-old infielder, was optioned on Sunday after participating in nine Cactus League games, where he posted a .407 batting average with one extra-base hit and five stolen bases. Despite his strong performance in spring training, he will not be part of the major-league team's opening-day roster. Kim's absence from the active roster comes amid competition for a bench role, as he was passed over by Santiago Espinal and Alex Freeland. The Dodgers' decision was influenced by the expected status of Tommy Edman, who is anticipated to begin the season on the injured list due to a shoulder injury. Edman's potential absence created a need for depth at the infield, but Kim's inability to secure a spot on the 25-man roster highlights the challenges of making the team despite his spring success. The move to Triple-A signals a setback for Kim, who had shown promise in previous seasons. His .407 average in the Cactus League demonstrated his offensive capabilities, but the Dodgers' roster decisions suggest they prioritized other players for the 2026 campaign. Kim will now have the opportunity to continue developing in the minors, with the hope of earning a call-up later in the season.#los_angeles_dodgers #hyeseong_kim #triple_a_oklahoma_city #santiago_espinal #alex_freeland
