{
  "id": 5211774,
  "title": "Dodgers pitcher who shined in World Series will not return this regular season",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/dodgers-pitcher-who-shined-in-world-series-will-not-return-this",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T00:47:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dodgers-pitcher-shined-world-series-004724505.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Will Klein, a surprise hero for the Los Angeles Dodgers during their two World Series championship runs, is unlikely to return for the regular 2026 season. Klein shined in Game 3 of the 2025 Fall Classic with four scoreless innings, leading to the Dodgers clinching the championship in the bottom of the 18th inning. This performance earned him a spot on the active roster for the 2026 season. However, after the All-Star break, Klein's performance took a turn for the worse, allowing nine runs across 4 1/3 innings and raising his ERA to 3.67. In response, Los Angeles placed him on the 15-day injured list on August 1 due to right elbow discomfort and loose bodies in his elbow. Klein has been working on a throwing progression, but he hasn't made enough progress to convince the team of his return capability in September. Consequently, the Dodgers have moved him to the 60-day injured list ahead of the game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, effectively ending his regular season. While Klein remains an option for October, his future depends on his health throughout the rest of the season. His transfer to the 60-day injured list clears the way for right-hander Blake Treinen to return, who has October experience and will likely replace Klein in the bullpen immediately.",
  "summary": "The Los Angeles Dodgers have lost a pitcher for the entirety of this year's regular season.",
  "key_points": [
    "Will Klein's stellar performance in World Series led to 2026 roster spot.",
    "Klein's ERA rose to 3.67 after All-Star break, leading to injury concerns.",
    "Placed on 60-day injured list, ending regular season participation."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}