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The Los Angeles Dodgers' bullpen faced significant absences during the postseason, with key relievers such as Blake Treinen, Brusdar Graterol, Ben Casparius, Jack Dreyer, and Will Klein unavailable. The back-to-back World Series champions were swept by the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series, a series where those missing arms loomed large.
Klein, who became an unlikely postseason hero for the Dodgers in 2025, announced via his Instagram Stories that he recently underwent a successful offseason surgery. The right-hander is projected to be fully recovered in time for spring training.
During the 2026 campaign, Klein recorded a 3.67 ERA and struck out 49 batters over 41.2 innings pitched. However, his season was cut short in August when he was placed on the injured list due to right elbow discomfort, and he did not return for the remainder of the year.
In 2025, Klein etched his name into Dodgers lore with a memorable performance in Game 3 of the World Series—an 18-inning marathon that stretched beyond six hours. Entering in the 15th inning, Klein delivered four scoreless frames and closed out the game as the Dodgers' final reliever, helping Los Angeles secure a 6-5 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.
Klein originally joined the Dodgers in a minor league trade with the Seattle Mariners last June. With his recovery on track, he is expected to be ready for the 2027 season as the Dodgers aim to rebound from this year's early postseason exit.
Originally reported by yahoo.