{
  "id": 5212432,
  "title": "Dodgers Starter Injured After Recent Cold Streak, All-Star Comes Off IL",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/dodgers-starter-injured-after-recent-cold-streak-all-star-comes-off-il",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T01:00:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mlb/dodgers-starter-injured-after-recent-cold-streak-all-star-comes-off-il-12397961"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Los Angeles Dodgers placed left-handed pitcher Eric Lauer on the injured list on Wednesday, while reactivating right-handed pitcher Blake Treinen from the injured list. Lauer's performance declined after starting in the team's 13-8 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, as he allowed seven runs in just three innings pitched. Prior to this setback, Lauer had been contributing well to the Dodgers' rotation, securing six quality starts out of his initial ten outings with the team.\n\nTreinen, who had not pitched since June, had been dealing with elbow inflammation, leading him to be placed on the 15-day and then the 60-day injured lists last month. However, he has been performing impressively in rehab assignments, posting a 3.52 ERA over 23 innings pitched through 29 appearances this season. Treinen began his rehab assignment in mid-August and demonstrated his potential to return to the team sooner rather than later, as he struck out eight batters in seven appearances, allowing only two hits and two walks without a single run scored.\n\nTo accommodate Treinen's return, the Dodgers moved right-handed pitcher Will Klein to the 60-day injured list. The franchise has a few days to assess their rotation options, but they possess a wealth of alternatives to replace the left-hander. They recently ran a six-man rotation for the better part of the past year and a half, with Shohei Ohtani set to return to the mound, though his availability for the remainder of the year remains uncertain. The Dodgers currently have Shohei Ohtani, Tarik Skubal, Blake Snell, and Tyler Glasnow healthy and could consider moving a bullpen arm into the rotation or even call up a new starter to fill the final spot. Justin Wrobleski, who had been away from the team, returned from the injured list ahead of Tuesday's game and could take up his previous position. Other potential candidates include Gavin Stone, who is also returning from injury, and Emmet Sheehan, who is currently in the minor leagues. The Dodgers' rotation faced significant injuries over the past two months, with key players Ohtani, Wrobleski, and Sasaki needing time off the mound, and the team hopes that their crucial pitchers will all recover before the postseason.",
  "summary": "The Los Angeles Dodgers moved starter Eric Lauer to the injured list Wednesday, replacing him with reliever Blake Treinen.",
  "key_points": [
    "Left-handed pitcher Eric Lauer placed on injured list due to poor performance.",
    "Right-handed pitcher Blake Treinen returns from injured list after rehab.",
    "Will Klein moved to 60-day injured list to accommodate Treinen's return."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Dodgers' injury list shuffle bolsters their bullpen and rotation depth, but also underscores ongoing concerns about their starting pitching health, particularly with Shohei Ohtani's availability uncertain.",
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  "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."
}