Blake Treinen
#49 RP · Dodgers
Height
6'5"
Weight
225 lbs
Age
37
College
South Dakota State
Draft
2011, Rd 7, #226
Experience
11 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
C+
B
B-
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Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsB
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 544 | 2.9164298 | 46-42 | 608 | 1.2347926 | 0.0 | 82 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$22.0M
Guaranteed
$13.2M
AAV
$11.0M/yr
Guaranteed %60%
Performance Analysis
B
FCA+
Blake Treinen, the 37-year-old right-hander, brings over a decade of MLB experience to the Dodgers' bullpen as a proven late-inning reliever who has navigated the highs and lows of closing games at the sport's highest level. The former Oakland closer, who posted a dominant 0.78 ERA during the A's 2018 playoff run, has reinvented himself as a versatile setup man and situational closer in Los Angeles, showcasing the adaptability that has sustained his lengthy career. While his career games played total reflects the durability concerns that have plagued him in recent seasons, Treinen's trademark slider remains a weapon against both righties and lefties when he's healthy and sharp. His postseason pedigree and championship experience with the 2020 Dodgers make him an invaluable veteran presence in high-leverage situations, even if manager Dave Roberts must carefully manage his workload. The key for Treinen entering his age-37 season will be staying healthy enough to provide consistent late-inning depth, as his limited availability has become the primary factor determining his impact. When right, he still possesses closer-caliber stuff, but his role will likely depend on how his aging arm responds to the rigors of another championship chase.
Fan & Media Sentiment
B-
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Blake Treinen carries a B- sentiment grade that reflects his standing as a respected veteran presence who has earned credibility through clutch postseason moments, even as his role has evolved from elite closer to reliable setup man. The veteran right-hander's recent Game 1 heroics demonstrated he still possesses the mental fortitude and stuff to deliver in October's biggest moments, reinforcing his reputation as a big-game performer despite some regular season inconsistencies. Media coverage consistently highlights Treinen's leadership qualities and clubhouse influence, with his vocal defense of the Dodgers' payroll strategy showcasing the kind of organizational loyalty that front offices value in veteran players. His professional handling of struggles and self-aware acknowledgment of performance dips has maintained positive relationships with beat writers and analysts, who view him as an authentic voice rather than someone deflecting responsibility. While no longer considered elite closer material, Treinen's B- grade reflects a player who has successfully transitioned into a valued veteran role where his experience and character arguably matter as much as his 95-mph fastball. The sentiment suggests he's viewed as exactly what contending teams need in their bullpen depth—a proven commodity who won't fold under pressure when called upon in meaningful games.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 5/6 | @ HOU | W 12-2 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Tue, 5/5 | @ HOU | W 8-3 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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About this player
Blake Treinen is a veteran in his 11th MLB season listed at RP for the Dodgers. FanVerdicts maintains four independent grades for every MLB player on an active roster — Contract Value Index for the deal itself, Performance for on-field production, Sentiment for media and fan reaction, and Fan Verdict for community voting. Current grades for Blake Treinen: Contract Value Index C+, Performance B, Sentiment B-, Fan Verdict pending.
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