The Los Angeles Dodgers placed right-handed reliever Blake Treinen on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation ahead of their game against the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday. Treinen, who secured the win in the Dodgers' 6-5 walk-off victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday, was added to the IL just over an hour before the Orioles matchup. The timing of the injury remains unclear.
In a corresponding move, the Dodgers recalled Chayce McDermott, a 27-year-old right-hander who has pitched just one major-league inning this season. McDermott, acquired from the Orioles in mid-April, has primarily served as a short-term call-up. The Dodgers anticipate further bullpen reinforcements soon, with Brock Stewart (left foot bone spur) potentially returning from the IL on Monday and Evan Phillips (Tommy John surgery) expected back in early July.
Meanwhile, Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani announced the birth of his second child on Saturday. Ohtani and his wife, Mamiko, shared the news via an open letter on Instagram, expressing gratitude for the safe arrival. The couple previously welcomed their first child in April 2025. Ohtani, who was absent from the team for the Orioles series opener, is having another standout season, batting .296/.418/.545 with 15 home runs and 42 RBI, while posting a 1.47 ERA and 0.88 WHIP on the mound.