Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Monday that Treinen (shoulder) hasn't started throwing yet, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Treinen was placed on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder discomfort April 22, but he hasn't pitched in a game since April 14. The move to the IL was backdated three days, so the right-hander is eligible to be activated April 29, but it doesn't appear likely that he'll be ready to go by then. Roberts indicated Tuesday that it "shouldn't be too long" before Treinen starts throwing again, but a clear timetable for his return has yet to be established.

Treinen was placed on the injured list Friday due to right shoulder discomfort, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Treinen hasn't pitched in over a week, but the transaction can only be backdated by three days, so he'll miss at least one more week. If his injury remains nothing worse than discomfort, it's possible he returns at that point, though a longer absence is certainly possible. Daniel Hudson has already picked up one save this season when Craig Kimbrel was unavailable and will remain Kimbrel's top deputy until Treinen returns.

Manager Dave Roberts said Monday after the Dodgers' 7-4 win over Atlanta that Treinen won't be available for the final two games of the series due to an arm issue, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Roberts noted that Treinen's arm was "barking" after his appearance in the Dodgers' home opener last Thursday, which is why the reliever hasn't been used since. Fortunately, the skipper relayed that Treinen felt fine while playing catch Monday and is on track to avoid the injured list, but the Dodgers will play it safe by keeping him out a few more days. Treinen is expected to be ready to go when the Dodgers open a three-game series in San Diego on Friday.

Treinen (0-1) was tagged with the loss in relief Saturday against the Rockies after allowing one run on one hit while fanning three across one inning.

EDGE Analysis

Treinen entered the game in the eighth inning looking to keep the Dodgers in the game, but he gave up the game-winning run through a solo home run from Connor Joe. Treinen is not expected to have lots of save situations as long as Craig Kimbrel is healthy, but he should work as one of the Dodgers' main late-inning arms.

Treinen's save opportunities appear likely to drop, as Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports the Dodgers acquired Craig Kimbrel in exchange for AJ Pollock on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Treinen was already looking at less than a true closer's role, with the Dodgers reportedly planning on having no dedicated closer and giving the right-hander frequent high-leverage usage. Bringing in Kimbrel, who ranks ninth all-time in saves and leads all active players, probably means the team intends to go back to a more traditional setup, but not in a way that benefits Treinen. The team has yet to officially announce its ninth-inning plans, and Treinen did sport a better ERA than Kimbrel last year by a margin of 1.99 to 2.26, but the safe bet seems to be that his save chances will drop considerably.

Treinen has embraced the idea of being used in a versatile fireman role, rather than as a traditional closer, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Dave Roberts has been open this spring about his feeling that Treinen being a traditional closer isn't necessarily what's best for the team, and it seems like everyone is on the same page. Treinen is clearly the Dodgers' best reliever, so he will get saves, wins and holds this season -- he is just unlikely to push for 30 saves. Daniel Hudson and Brusdar Graterol seem like the top options to work the ninth inning when Treinen is used earlier in the game to get high-leverage outs.

Treinen has not been given the closer role, but is the leading candidate for saves, reports Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register.

EDGE Analysis

The report was coming off a quote from Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stating, "Right now where we're at, we don't have a dedicated closer." While this seems a negative, Robert's also mentioned that the "easy answer" would be to turn to Treinen as the closer, but the veteran reliever has not earned the full time role as of yet.

Treinen has a better chance to enter the season as the Dodgers' top option in the ninth inning following Kenley Jansen signing with Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

The Dodgers may still opt to use Treinen in some high-leverage spots outside of the ninth inning, but many thought Jansen could return to L.A., so now Treinen's draft price will tick up. Daniel Hudson, Alex Vesia, Phil Bickford and Brusdar Graterol also loom as potential late-inning options.

Treinen could be used as a versatile relief option rather than as a defined closer, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kenley Jansen remains a free agent, leaving the door open for Los Angeles to employ a new closer for the first time in several years. Treinen is the logical heir to Jansen's role, as the 33-year-old posted a dominant 1.99 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 85:25 K:BB while collecting seven saves last season. However, manager Dave Roberts indicated this week that the team may opt for more of a committee approach, suggesting that there are "close to a handful of guys...that can finish games," per Matthew Moreno of Dodger Blue. Given Treinen's effectiveness, there is plenty of sense in Los Angeles deploying him in a variety of situations and innings, but it could make for a frustrating situation in fantasy, especially for leagues in which saves are at a premium.

Treinen was absent from camp Tuesday due to a family issue, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Treinen previously reported to camp and is expected to return tomorrow, according to manager Dave Roberts, so this doesn't appear to be an issue that will affect his readiness for Cactus League contests. The right-hander is expected to serve as the team's closer unless Kenley Jansen, who remains a free agent, is brought back into the fold.