The comeback was supposed to have happened months ago.
By now, the Dodgers once hoped, Blake Treinen’s return would be old news.
Entering spring training, the shoulder injuries that sidelined Treinen much of the past two years finally seemed fixed. And even at 35 years old, the veteran reliever still flashed electric stuff seemingly capable of late-game dominance.
Then, in one unfortunate, unavoidable stroke, Treinen’s patience was tested anew. After suffering two fractured ribs in a spring training game, his return to the mound was delayed all over again.
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On March 9, a line-drive comebacker drilled Treinen in the right side of his rib cage.