Blake Treinen, Brusdar Graterol added to growing Dodgers injured list

Mounting Woes on the Mound: Dodgers Grapple with Expanding Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers are facing a nightmarish scenario as they head into the opening series against the Padres in Seoul. The team's pitching staff, a perennial strength, has been ravaged by injuries, with the latest additions of Blake Treinen and Brusdar Graterol pushing the total number of sidelined pitchers to a concerning seven.

Treinen, a key bullpen arm, suffered a bruised lung after being struck by a line drive during a spring training game. Brusdar Graterol, expected to contribute heavily in relief, is sidelined with right shoulder inflammation. These setbacks come on top of the previously announced absences of starting pitchers Walker Buehler and Emmett Sheehan, as well as other relievers who battled various injuries throughout spring training, including earlier concerns about Graterol's hip.

The depth of the Dodgers' pitching staff is now under immense strain. With several key players unavailable, Manager Dave Roberts will be forced to make significant adjustments to his rotation and bullpen plans for the crucial opening series. The ability of the remaining healthy starters to shoulder a heavier workload and the effectiveness of less-tested relievers will be crucial factors in determining the Dodgers' success in the early going.

This rash of injuries casts a shadow over the Dodgers' championship aspirations. While the team boasts a potent offense, the pitching staff's ability to navigate the season without these key contributors remains a major question mark. The Dodgers' resilience and their ability to find solutions within a depleted pitching staff will be on full display as they embark on their 2024 campaign.



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