Dodgers News Recap — September 27, 2026
Published: September 28, 2026 7:00 AM UTC
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We’re closing the regular season with 100 wins, heading into October without Blake Treinen, and having some real conversations about injury transparency with Shohei Ohtani. The Dodgers finish strong but face critical roster adjustments before the NLDS begins.
Treinen to IL; Miller Recalled
CONFIRMEDBlake Treinen was placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation, effectively ending his postseason availability before October even starts, per Dodger Blue. The shoulder injury occurred during bullpen warm-ups Saturday and eliminates one of our planned high-leverage bullpen options heading into the NLDS. For Treinen personally, a sudden injury during routine preparation instead of competitive action is the kind of cruel setback that derails a pitcher’s championship opportunity. He was positioned as part of our bullpen infrastructure, and now that contribution is gone entirely.
Bobby Miller was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City to fill the roster spot Treinen vacates. Miller just completed the Comets’ dominant postseason run that culminated in the Triple-A National Championship, positioning him as a depth arm for potential October deployment. His recall validates organizational confidence that his development trajectory supports major league contribution during high-pressure situations.
For the Dodgers, we’re entering October without one of our planned bullpen contributors, but Miller’s recall from a championship-caliber Triple-A environment provides legitimate depth. We don’t have the exact bullpen architecture we’d planned, but we’re not left scrambling either. Flexibility and adaptation will be necessary as October unfolds, but our infrastructure allows us to absorb this loss and remain competitive.
Source(s): Staff at Dodger Blue | First reported: September 27, 5:47 PM UTC
Ohtani: Organization Wants More Transparency on Injuries
CONFIRMEDThe Dodgers are hoping Shohei Ohtani will be more forthcoming about injury concerns moving forward, per Dodger Blue. Ohtani returned to action this week with an official biceps inflammation designation, but the organization later learned he’d also been managing left knee soreness and neck issues he hadn’t initially disclosed. This communication gap created incomplete information for medical decision-making and roster management at a critical time.
For Ohtani personally, the organizational feedback represents a direct statement about expectations for injury transparency. He’s spent his career in Japan and early MLB years managing health decisions with significant autonomy, and transitioning to a large American organization with comprehensive medical infrastructure requires a shift in how he communicates physical concerns. The organization isn’t criticizing the injuries themselves—athletes get hurt. We’re expressing concern that incomplete disclosure prevents our medical staff from providing optimal care and forces front office decision-making without full context.
For the Dodgers, we need complete information to make smart medical and roster decisions. Ohtani reporting only his biceps inflammation while simultaneously managing knee and neck issues forced our medical staff to work blind. Championship organizations operate on transparency and trust between front office, medical staff, and players. We need him to understand that telling us about all physical concerns ultimately serves both his interests and ours during a postseason push.
Source(s): Staff at Dodger Blue | First reported: September 27, 2:10 PM UTC
Ohtani Working Through Rust Before NLDS
CONFIRMEDShohei Ohtani is focusing on shaking off rust accumulated during his extended absence as we prepare for NLDS competition, per MLB.com. Ohtani missed significant time managing biceps inflammation combined with knee and neck issues in late September. The two-way superstar is now working on regaining timing and offensive rhythm before October baseball begins in earnest.
For Ohtani personally, the extended layoff during the season’s final stretch is frustrating when timing and rhythm matter most. Two-way players require consistent game action to maintain muscle memory and swing mechanics. Ohtani’s public acknowledgment that he needs to work through rust rather than dismissing it demonstrates he understands the magnitude of the challenge ahead. This represents the kind of adversity that defines October performance—players who overcome rust and physical setbacks while maintaining mental sharpness tend to deliver meaningful contributions when stakes are highest.
For the Dodgers, we don’t need Ohtani to be perfect entering the NLDS, but we need him capable of meaningful contribution once October begins. Our offensive core with Mookie Betts, Kyle Tucker, and Freddie Freeman can carry us for a game or two if Ohtani needs additional at-bats to regain form. His willingness to address the rust issue publicly rather than downplay it suggests championship mentality locked in on the challenge ahead.
Source(s): Staff at MLB.com | First reported: September 27, 10:02 PM UTC
Snell Recovers From Groin Injury; Confident for NLDS
CONFIRMEDBlake Snell was limited to one inning against Cincinnati on September 16 due to a left groin injury, but has since recovered and is looking forward to postseason contributions starting with the NLDS, per Dodger Blue. The two-time Cy Young Award winner returned to the mound against the Giants on Saturday and delivered an effective performance, suggesting his groin has healed sufficiently to support championship-level pitching demands.
For Snell personally, the groin injury added to a season that’s been complicated by health management. But his return to effectiveness validates that the injury has healed adequately. Groin injuries can be particularly problematic for pitchers because explosive lower-body drive required for pitching mechanics depends heavily on groin stability. Snell’s recent effective start demonstrates that his mechanics remain intact and his stuff separation hasn’t been compromised. Heading into October with the groin fully recovered and with recent game action providing confidence removes uncertainty.
For the Dodgers, Snell’s recovery and stated confidence validates that one of our four rotation anchors is positioned and ready for postseason execution. We’ve now confirmed that Snell, Tyler Glasnow, Tarik Skubal, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto are all positioned to execute at championship levels during October. Snell’s recent effective outing provided both physical validation that his groin has healed and competitive validation that his command and stuff remain sharp.
Source(s): Staff at Dodger Blue | First reported: September 27, 5:20 PM UTC
Health Questions Answered, Others Emerge for October
CONFIRMEDFabian Ardaya at The New York Times examined the Dodgers’ health situation heading into October and noted that while some injury questions have been resolved, new concerns have emerged about key contributors. The timing of his analysis reflects the reality that organizations entering the postseason operate under constant evaluation of player health status as October approaches.
The Dodgers have dealt with multiple injury situations throughout 2026—Shohei Ohtani’s biceps and knee issues, Tyler Glasnow’s lower back problems, Blake Treinen’s shoulder injury, and various other contributors managing physical concerns. Ardaya’s reporting validates that the organization has worked through medical evaluation and provided clarity about availability status for multiple contributors. The fact that new questions have emerged suggests the postseason preparation period has revealed additional concerns that weren’t previously apparent. This is normal in the final days before October competition.
For the Dodgers, Ardaya’s balanced analysis reflects the reality that championship teams don’t enter October with perfect health status but rather with honest assessment of where contributors stand physically and strategic planning for deployment. We’ve had some clarity emerge while simultaneously managing new questions that require evaluation. We’re positioned optimally for a three-peat despite ongoing health management, but we enter the NLDS understanding that flexibility and adaptation will be necessary.
Source(s): Fabian Ardaya at The New York Times | First reported: September 27, 2:35 AM UTC
Call, Pages Deliver in 10 Innings; Dodgers Close at 100 Wins
CONFIRMEDAlex Call hit a run-scoring double and Andy Pages followed with a three-run home run in the 10th inning as the Dodgers defeated the Giants 5-1 to close the regular season with 100 wins, per the Los Angeles Times. The extra-inning victory capped the Dodgers’ dominant regular season performance and provided concrete final validation of championship-caliber offensive execution heading into October.
For Call personally, providing the key hit in an extra-inning scenario validates his value as a complementary offensive contributor capable of executing when high-pressure situations demand results. Pages’ decisive three-run home run demonstrates that our complementary outfield depth remains capable of meaningful offensive production in high-leverage moments. For Pages personally, ending the regular season with a decisive blast in extra innings provides momentum and confidence heading into NLDS competition.
For the Dodgers, Call and Pages combining for the decisive 10th-inning sequence validates the depth offensive production we’ve been building throughout 2026. Our primary core anchors our championship-level lineup, but postseason baseball demands that complementary contributors execute at meaningful levels. Finishing the regular season with dominant offensive execution in the final game validates that we’re entering October with our lineup executing at championship levels.
Source(s): Staff at Los Angeles Times | First reported: September 27, 10:11 PM UTC
100 Wins for the Fifth Time in Seven Seasons
CONFIRMEDThe Dodgers reached the 100-win mark for the fifth time in the last seven full seasons, per Katie Woo at The New York Times. The milestone validates the organizational consistency and championship-caliber execution that has defined our infrastructure. Reaching 100 wins multiple times across multiple seasons demonstrates that what we’ve built isn’t dependent on singular dominant performances but rather on sustained organizational excellence.
The significance extends beyond individual season accomplishment. This pattern reflects deliberate organizational construction where championship-level performance has become normalized rather than exceptional. Organizations that reach 100 wins once or twice are operating at elite levels. Organizations that reach 100 wins five times in seven seasons are demonstrating sustainable competitive infrastructure that produces dominant regular season performance consistently. This isn’t about random playoff seeding. This is about systematic excellence where the organization enters each season positioned to compete at championship levels.
For the Dodgers, this milestone validates what our front office has been constructing methodically across multiple years. We didn’t stumble into this position. We’ve built organizational infrastructure—player development, front office decision-making, coaching excellence, and strategic roster construction—that produces 100-win seasons as a matter of course. The fact that 100 wins is now our organizational baseline rather than our ceiling reflects championship-caliber thinking that separates organizations pursuing sustained excellence from those celebrating isolated successful seasons.
Source(s): Katie Woo at The New York Times | First reported: September 27, 11:12 PM UTC
Comets Win Triple-A National Championship
CONFIRMEDThe Oklahoma City Comets won the 2026 Triple-A National Championship, capping a dominant postseason run that began with the Pacific Coast League Championship, per MLB.com. Four Dodgers prospects led the championship effort. The championship validates the organizational investment in Triple-A development infrastructure and positions multiple advanced prospects as near-ready contributors for potential 2027 call-ups or emergency mid-postseason activation.
The Comets’ back-to-back championship victories—first the PCL title, then the Triple-A National Championship—reflect the kind of sustained excellence that separates championship organizations from those operating with inconsistent development infrastructure. This wasn’t a single dominant performance. This was multiple weeks of championship-caliber execution across multiple rounds of postseason competition. For the prospects who led this run, the experience of competing in high-stakes, championship-level environments provides invaluable preparation for potential major league transition. The National Championship stage means every at-bat and every pitch carries maximum significance.
For the Dodgers, the Comets’ championship validates our organizational approach to prospect development and championship-level infrastructure at every competitive tier. We’re pursuing a three-peat at the major league level while simultaneously developing the next generation through elite Triple-A competition. The organizational investment in Oklahoma City is paying championship-level dividends, and we’re entering October knowing our Triple-A infrastructure is stocked with competitive contributors ready for potential activation if our major league situation requires depth reinforcement during the postseason.
Source(s): Staff at MLB.com and DodgersBeat | First reported: September 27, 11:45 AM UTC
Friedman: No Designated Closer, But Bullpen Built for October
CONFIRMEDAndrew Friedman expressed confidence that the Dodgers’ bullpen is positioned to execute in high-leverage playoff situations despite not having a designated closer, per Neil Shaikin at the Los Angeles Times. Friedman’s assessment comes as we enter October without a clear hierarchical closer role, instead relying on multiple arms capable of handling ninth-inning situations depending on matchups and game circumstances.
Friedman’s public confidence about bullpen closer flexibility reflects deliberate construction choices rather than organizational oversights. Rather than pursuing a single dominant closer at premium cost, he’s built a bullpen where multiple arms are capable of executing in high-leverage situations. This approach requires confidence in player development and understanding that baseball’s best bullpens operate with depth rather than singular reliance on one dominant arm. Friedman’s willingness to publicly defend this strategy suggests he’s comfortable with organizational execution at high-leverage moments.
For the Dodgers, Friedman’s confidence reflects what we’ve built across multiple seasons of careful construction. We have depth arms positioned to execute in ninth-inning situations. Our bullpen isn’t built around singular reliance on dominant closer performance. It’s built around multiple competent arms capable of executing at championship levels. That approach requires trust in player development and confidence that the bullpen will execute as a collective unit. We’re entering October comfortable with our bullpen’s ability to adapt, adjust, and execute across multiple high-leverage situations.
Source(s): Neil Shaikin at Los Angeles Times | First reported: September 27, 11:41 PM UTC
Puig, Bumgarner Recreate Viral AI Video
CONFIRMEDYasiel Puig and Madison Bumgarner recreated a viral AI video together, revisiting their storied rivalry from Puig’s time with the Dodgers, per Dodger Blue. Puig spent parts of six seasons with the organization from 2013–18, emerging as one of our most popular players during that stretch. The recreation video capitalizes on one of their most famous exchanges and marks a lighthearted acknowledgment of the competitive intensity that defined their Dodgers-Giants matchups.
For Puig personally, the decision to recreate the video with Bumgarner—a pitcher who was instrumental in some of Puig’s most memorable confrontations—validates that both players can look back on their rivalry with humor and perspective rather than lingering animosity. For Bumgarner personally, revisiting moments with Puig acknowledges that their exchanges have become part of baseball lore worth celebrating. While Puig no longer wears Dodgers blue, his continued engagement with franchise history keeps that era alive in fan consciousness.
For the Dodgers, this recreation serves as a reminder of one of our most vibrant and engaging eras. Puig’s 2013–18 tenure coincided with multiple playoff runs and consistent competitive excellence, and his electric personality was a central part of that identity. The Dodgers-Giants rivalry itself—which produced countless memorable moments between Puig and Bumgarner—remains one of baseball’s most storied competitions, and content like this ensures those moments continue resonating with fans.
Source(s): Staff at Dodger Blue | First reported: September 27, 8:07 PM UTC
God Bless and Go Dodgers
Transactions
- Los Angeles Dodgers placed RHP Blake Treinen on the 15-day injured list (right shoulder inflammation) — effective September 27, 2026
- Los Angeles Dodgers recalled RHP Bobby Miller from Oklahoma City Comets — effective September 27, 2026
- Oklahoma City Comets activated 2B Alex Freeland — effective September 27, 2026
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