Oct 12, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen (49) watches during the bottom of the eighth inning of game two of the NLDS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dodgers Reportedly Pick Up Blake Treinen’s Option for 2024

Clint Pasillas 11/05/2023

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In continuing a busy day for the Los Angeles Dodgers, the club is reportedly exercising the 2024 contract option for injured reliever Blake Treinen.

Jack Harris of the LA Times was among those to report the news.

The #Dodgers announce they have declined their club options for Daniel Hudson, Joe Kelly, Alex Reyes and Lance Lynn

Blake Treinen is the only pitcher who had his option for next year picked up by the team
— Jack Harris (@ByJackHarris) November 5, 2023

Treinen missed the entirety of the 2023 season after undergoing a shoulder operation the previous offseason. He appeared in just 5 games in 2022 but was one of the better bullpen arms in baseball as recently as 2021 when he posted a 1.99 ERA over 72 games.

The 35-year-old had an option for 2024 that was said be valued between $1 million to $7 million, depending on appearances in 2023. Jack Harris further reported that the option will be valued at $1 million.

Treinen did get into a total of three minor league rehab games this past season but was still experiencing soreness in his surgically repaired shoulder.

At just $1 million next season, Treinen is an excellent low risk, high reward option for the Dodgers.