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The Los Angeles Dodgers clearly have a lot of talent, and it showed on their way to the World Series this fall.
Los Angeles has plenty of star power and players like Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman had a massive impact on the club's success this season. All three stars shined and led the way as the Dodgers won their second World Series title since 1988.
While this is the case, they weren't the only players that stepped up. There was a time when the Dodgers' bullpen had a lot of question marks during the season and All-Star reliever Blake Treinen stepped up for the team. He had one of the best seasons of his career and logged a 1.93 ERA across 50 outings in the regular season.
He stepped up in the postseason as well and had a 2.19 ERA and 1.46 FIP across nine appearances. Treinen was dependable and logged an impressive 18-to-3 strikeout-to-walk ratio across 12 1/3 innings pitched.
Treinen stepped up for the Dodgers but now is a free agent. Spotrac currently is projecting him to receive a deal worth just $2.4 million this winter in one season. It's unclear if he will be back, but MLB.com's Mark Feinsand suggested that the Dodgers should make a reunion happen.
"Dodgers: (right-handed pitcher) Blake Treinen," Feinsand said. "After missing all of 2023 following shoulder surgery, Treinen posted a 1.93 ERA in 50 appearances in 2024, holding opposing teams scoreless over his final 15 outings from Aug. 24 through the end of the regular season. The 36-year-old also had a stellar postseason, helping the Dodgers to the World Series."
Los Angeles needs to take a look at the bullpen this offseason and a reunion with Treinen should be a priority.
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Patrick McAvoy's experiences include local and national sportswriting across baseball, football and basketball. He has provided coverage for the Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees, New York Mets, Philadelphia Eagles and Boston Celtics throughout his career.
Outside of journalism, Patrick also has received a Masters of Business Administration Degree from Brandeis University and studied communication and business at Merrimack College where he earned his Bachelor's Degree.
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