Blake Treinen
RP LAD
Mon 5/27/19 7:33 PM

Treinen picked up the save after allowing one hit while striking two in a scoreless ninth inning Monday against the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
Treinen retired the first two batters of the inning without issue, and after giving up a single to Tommy La Stella, he managed to fan Mike Trout to end the contest. The right-hander did blow a save May 11 against the Indians, but he's converted on five straight save opportunities since.

Blake Treinen
RP LAD
Sun 5/26/19 2:25 AM

Treinen recorded his 10th save of the season Saturday, giving up two runs on three hits in an inning of relief in a 6-5 win over the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
The right-hander wasn't sharp and served up a solo homer to Domingo Santana and an RBI double to J.P. Crawford, but Treinen was still able to escape without blowing his third save of the year. It's the third time in his last six appearances he's been scored upon, driving his ERA up to 3.20 -- a far cry from the 0.78 mark he posted in his breakout 2018 -- and he's already allowed more home runs (three) in 25.1 innings this season than he did in 80.1 frames last year.

Blake Treinen
RP LAD
Tue 5/21/19 11:58 PM

Treinen recorded two strikeouts during the ninth inning to earn the save Tuesday at Cleveland. He did not allow a baserunner.
EDGE Analysis
Treinen allowed a solo homer when he notched the save Sunday but rebounded with a scoreless 13-pitch outing against the Indians. The 30-year-old has a 2.70 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 25:11 K:BB over 23.1 innings and has converted 9-of-11 save opportunities.

Blake Treinen
RP LAD
Mon 5/20/19 9:52 PM

Treinen gave up one run on one hit through 1.1 innings to record his eighth save in a 6-4 win over the Athletics.
EDGE Analysis
Treinen entered the game with two outs in the eighth inning and quickly forced a groundout to get out of a jam. The ninth inning was not as easy as he allowed a solo home run to Francisco Lindor before nailing down his eighth save. Treinen has a 2-2 record with a 2.82 ERA through 17 appearances this season.

Blake Treinen
RP LAD
Sat 5/18/19 7:48 PM

Treinen allowed one hit but struck out one to nail down his seventh save in a 4-1 victory over the Tigers on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
This was his first outing since blowing a save Sunday, so it was nice to see Treinen bounce back after a five-day layoff. Treinen was efficient too, retiring the side on 10 pitches (eight strikes). He is 7-for-9 in save situations with a 2.57 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 23 strikeouts in 21 innings this season.

Blake Treinen
RP LAD
Sat 5/11/19 7:39 PM

Treinen (2-2) was credited with the win after suffering his second blown save in a 3-2 win over the Indians on Saturday. He struck out two and allowed one run on three hits and no walks over an inning of work.
EDGE Analysis
In his first save chance since a bout of right elbow tendinitis, the 30-year old permitted three singles and gave up the tying run. He was able to get out of the inning without further scoring, and the Athletics came back to win in the bottom of the ninth. Treinen now holds a 2.70 ERA and 1.30 WHIP with a 22:11 K:BB, and he has converted six of eight save chances this season.

Blake Treinen
RP LAD
Thu 5/9/19 10:17 AM

Treinen (elbow) tossed two perfect frames and struck out two Wednesday in the Athletics' 5-4 win over the Reds in 13 innings.
EDGE Analysis
Making his first appearance out of the bullpen in 10 days after a bout of right elbow tendinitis, Treinen entered the contest in the ninth inning of a tie ballgame and looked as sharp as ever. Per Brooks Baseball, Treinen's fastball and sinker averaged 98.6 and 98 miles per hour, respectively, both of which were slightly above his prior season averages of 98 and 97.5. That offers some optimism that Treinen can re-emerge as the dominant closer he was in 2018, so long as he can rein in the walks.

Blake Treinen
RP LAD
Wed 5/8/19 1:37 PM

Treinen (elbow) went unused Tuesday in the Athletics' 2-0 win over the Reds, but was spotted warming up in the bullpen in the ninth inning, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Manager Bob Melvin indicated prior to the game that Treinen would be available after recently battling elbow discomfort, and the closer's presence in the bullpen validated the notion that he'll be ready to go the next time a save situation arises. In normal circumstances, Treinen probably would have been summoned in the ninth inning, but Melvin elected to stick with starter Mike Fiers, who was able to finish off his second career no-hitter in 131 pitches.

Blake Treinen
RP LAD
Tue 5/7/19 8:27 PM

Manager Bob Melvin said that Treinen (elbow) is available to pitch Tuesday versus the Reds, Rusty Simmons of The San Francisco Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Treinen was unavailable Saturday and Sunday due to right elbow discomfort and hasn't seen game action in over a week, but has apparently progressed enough to be cleared for a return. However, it wouldn't be surprising to see the Athletics remain somewhat cautious with his usage in the immediate term.

Blake Treinen
RP LAD
Tue 5/7/19 1:07 PM

Treinen (elbow) is not expected to go on the injured list, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Anytime "elbow discomfort" is mentioned, panic ensues, but it seems in Treinen's case it's a manageable issue. He was unavailable Saturday and Sunday with what Treinen said he believed was tendinitis, but he reported improvement after taking anti-inflammatory medication. Lou Trivino could get a look in the closer role if Treinen's injury lingers longer than the A's anticipate.