Blake Treinen's Confidence Crisis Continues
Blake Treinen continues to struggle with confidence and execution in the Dodgers' bullpen. Despite a strong start earlier in the season, he has faltered recently, missing out on key opportunities as his newfound focus seems to be lost. With the team's playoff hopes hanging in the balance, it remains to be seen if Treinen can rediscover his form before the season begins.
The Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen is facing a new challenge with their top reliever, Blake Treinen. Manager Dave Roberts cited confidence as one of the biggest issues for the right-hander in his most recent outing against the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. Despite having a strong start to the season, Treinen has struggled since March 7 when he recorded a single out while allowing four earned runs.
The right-hander’s inconsistent execution and lack of conviction have become clear in his subsequent appearances, leading Roberts to believe there is no clarity in Treinen’s mind. While Pitching Coach Mark Prior shares the same opinion, it remains unclear if this is due to an injury or other factors at play.