A depleted bullpen has left the Dodgers vulnerable in the postseason, as key relievers including Blake Treinen, Brusdar Graterol, Ben Casparius, Jack Dreyer, and Will Klein were unavailable during their National League Championship Series sweep by the Brewers. The absence of these experienced arms—particularly after back-to-back World Series titles—raised questions about the team’s depth and ability to close out high-pressure games. With Klein, a standout pitcher, also sidelined, the Dodgers struggled to maintain their usual dominance in relief situations. The loss underscores how even championship teams can be derailed by bullpen inconsistencies when facing elimination.
The Dodgers didn’t have a number of relievers in the postseason. The back-to-back World Series champions were swept in the National League Championship Series by Brewers, missing key bullpen staples such as Blake Treinen, Brusdar Graterol, Ben Casparius, Jack Dreyer, and Will Klein. Winning Dodgers pitcher Will Klein celebrates with teammates Blake Treinen (49) and...
