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The Los Angeles Dodgers will have many key players hitting free agency after their World Series title. The Dodgers will not be able to keep everyone and some players could be in new uniforms in 2025.
While outlining moves the Chicago Cubs need to make, FanSided’s Michael Brakebill named Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen as a target in free agency. Brakebill noted the Cubs need a reliable option at the backend of their bullpen.
“Top candidates for the job include Tanner Scott, Blake Treinen, and Kirby Yates. Any of these names would upgrade the closer-by-committee approach the Cubs have been forced to utilize, plaguing their playoff chances,” wrote Brakebill.
Treinen just finished playing in his 10th big league season. He is a two-time World Series champion and was a huge part of the Dodgers’ success in October. He threw 12 1/3 innings last postseason. He picked up three saves and finished four games for the Dodgers. He was a true late-inning weapon for Dave Roberts.
During the regular season, he had a 1.93 ERA in 50 games. He threw 46 2/3 innings and allowed 10 earned runs. The Cubs did not have consistency at the closer position in 2024 and Treinen could be a cheap fix to the problem. Spotrac projects him to sign a one-year, $2.4 million deal in free agency.
The 36-year-old showed he can still produce in the big leagues. The Cubs could be an interesting fit as they are expected to spend big in hopes of reaching the postseason in 2025.
