Blake Treinen's High September ERA Adds to Dodgers Bullpen Woes Ahead of Postseason

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Blake Treinen, a key $22 million bullpen piece, is struggling significantly as the playoffs loom. He has posted an alarming 11.57 ERA in September, contributing to the Dodgers' bullpen becoming a "chronic liability." Treinen, alongside Tanner Scott, has taken the loss in every Dodgers defeat since September 4, underscoring the unit's poor performance. With the bullpen ranking fifth-worst in MLB since the start of September, Treinen's struggles raise questions about his role and the team's options for high-leverage situations in the postseason.