Dodgers Injury Update: Dave Roberts sheds light on recovery timeline for Clayton Kershaw and Blake Treinen

Los Angeles Dodgers Pitchers Blake Treinen & Clayton Kershaw (IMAGN images)

While the LA Dodgers have come out strong to start the year, they’ve been bitten by the injury bug, with multiple key players currently on the injured list.

Clayton Kershaw, who has been missing since the season began, is working his way back from left toe and left knee surgeries he underwent during the offseason.

He has resumed baseball activities and is progressing well. Kershaw is scheduled to make his second rehab start on Tuesday. It is unclear whether he will pitch in Double-A or Triple-A, potentially due to weather-related concerns.

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While one is getting ready to return, the Dodgers have watched one of their key relievers go to the IL. Blake Treinen has been placed on the 15-day IL after experiencing tightness while warming up.

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Treinen first felt discomfort during his latest outing, which was last Sunday against the Chicago Cubs. The club tried to give him some rest, but he felt the tightness again on Friday night while in the bullpen.

In place of the injured Treinen, the Dodgers have activated Evan Phillips. Phillips has yet to make his 2025 season debut after a rocky 2024, during which he posted a career-low -0.6 WAR.

The Dodgers are looking for another key lefty to make his return

Los Angeles Dodgers - Blake Snell (Photo via IMAGN)

The Dodgers had another monster offseason, signing guys like Roki Sasaki and Blake Snell. However, after just two starts, Snell had to be placed on the 15-day IL due to shoulder inflammation.

These injuries can be tricky to recover from, and it is not what the organization wanted to see. Despite that, the hard-throwing lefty is progressing toward a return to the rotation.

Manager Dave Roberts mentioned that Snell played catch on Monday, throwing about 30 pitches at 90 feet. Although he looked good, Snell still has a way to go.

There is no telling whether he will need to make a rehab start. That will depend on how long he is out, according to Roberts. So, there is no concrete timetable for his return.

With Snell out, the club has turned to Landon Knack and Bobby Miller. Unfortunately, both pitchers have been sent down. Miller struggled against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday, giving up six runs in three innings.

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