Dodgers' three-time champion reliever Treinen throws scoreless rehab inning

Los Angeles Dodgers veteran relief pitcher Blake Treinen is inching closer to a major league return after a successful rehabilitation outing in Triple-A. The 38-year-old right-hander, sidelined since late June with right elbow inflammation, pitched 0.2 scoreless innings on Tuesday.

Treinen's outing involved 24 pitches, with his fastball reaching up to 95.5 mph. He allowed one hit and issued one walk, along with one hit batsman, but managed to keep the opposing team off the scoreboard. This performance continues his positive trend in rehab games, where he has thrown 1.2 scoreless innings across Double-A and Triple-A, striking out three batters and maintaining a 0.00 ERA.

Treinen, a key member of the Dodgers' bullpen and a three-time World Series champion with the team, has been on the injured list since June 29. Before his injury, he appeared in 29 games for the Dodgers this season, posting a 4-1 record with a 3.52 ERA and six saves. His continued progress in rehab suggests he could soon be a valuable addition back to the Dodgers' pitching staff.