Dodgers' Blake Treinen Struck in Head By Batted Ball in Scary Moment

The Dodgers reliever was hit during batting practice, but the team believes he is doing okay.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 1:18am

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A cubist, multi-perspective painting depicting a baseball player being struck in the head by a batted ball, with the scene broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes and planes in vibrant colors.A fractured, geometric depiction of the frightening moment a Dodgers pitcher was struck in the head by a batted ball, highlighting the risks players face during pregame warmups.Los Angeles Today

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Blake Treinen was struck in the head by a batted ball during batting practice ahead of the team's game against the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. The team is evaluating Treinen, but believes he is doing okay after the scary incident.

Why it matters

Batted ball incidents during pregame warmups are always concerning, as they can potentially lead to serious injuries for players. This is the second time this year a Dodgers player has been struck by a ball during batting practice, raising questions about player safety protocols.

The details

Treinen was standing in the Dodgers bullpen when he was hit in the head by a ball hit during batting practice. The team is currently evaluating him, but initial reports indicate they believe he is doing okay. Outfielder Alex Call was also struck by a line drive during pregame warmups earlier this season, but was able to stay in the lineup that night.

  • The incident occurred on April 18, 2026 before the Dodgers' game against the Colorado Rockies.

The players

Blake Treinen

A right-handed relief pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers who was struck in the head by a batted ball during batting practice.

Alex Call

A Dodgers outfielder who was also struck by a batted ball during pregame warmups earlier this season, but was able to stay in the lineup.

Dave Roberts

The manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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What they’re saying

“Blake Treinen was standing in the Dodgers bullpen earlier when he was struck in the head by a batted ball during batting practice. Team is evaluating him now, but they're think he's doing OK.”

— Fabian Ardaya, Reporter

“'Not ideal. It's all good. I've been hit with a baseball in pretty much every part of the body. ... I think [Max] Muncy was behind me, so I took a bullet for [him].'”

— Alex Call, Dodgers Outfielder

“'It's been huge. I think that we've had the good fortune of some good starting pitching, and the veteran guys are doing their jobs. It's allowed for the usage to be managed in the pen, feeling like you can run these guys out in any sort of inning or situation. And it starts with those veteran guys to be able to do their job, because they're the most polished and most experienced. So they need to be able to do their jobs, and to their credit, they are.'”

— Dave Roberts, Dodgers Manager

“'A lot of the stuff we were working on in the spring is starting to click now, which is great. Kind of frustrating towards the end of spring there, because people want to see results, making people worry a little bit.'”

— Blake Treinen, Dodgers Pitcher

What’s next

The Dodgers will continue to evaluate Blake Treinen and provide updates on his condition.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the risks players face during pregame warmups and the need for continued safety protocols to protect athletes from potentially serious injuries caused by batted balls. The Dodgers have now had two such incidents this season, raising concerns about player safety that the team will need to address.