Will Klein

Klein is expected to be ready for spring training after having a bone chip removed and a spur shaved down. The 26-year-old righty had a 3.67 ERA in 41 2/3 innings before missing the final two months of the season.

Klein hit the injured list with elbow discomfort back on August 1. He’s done for the rest of the regular season. The procedural move frees up a spot on Los Angeles’ 40-man roster for veteran reliever Blake Treinen.

Klein has struggled as of late, and it appears to be at least somewhat health-related. The 26-year-old hurler will be out of commision for at least two weeks, but it’s likely Klein will undergo further testing on his elbow — if he hasn’t already — to determine how long he’ll be out.

The Dodgers will go with a bullpen game, and Klein will begin the parade of reliever arms Klein won’t go anywhere close to the necessary five innings that would be required for him to get a win.

Klein had some shaky outings in June as seen in a 4.32 ERA over the month, but for the most part, he’s been one of the more effective relief hurlers on the Dodgers. It’s the second save of the season for the 26-year-old, and while it’s far from a guarantee he’ll see more, he’s looked the part when given the opportunity. He also has already picked up 11 holds, so his appeal in leagues that value that statistics is obvious.

Klein was summoned in the ninth inning with a one-run lead after Tanner Scott pitched the eighth to face the heart of the Padres’ order. Klein made easy work, recording two groundouts and a strikeout to secure the win and convert his first save. Scott should still be expected to operate as the Dodgers’ primary closer, but there will be occasions where he’s utilized before the ninth based on matchups.

The Dodgers wanted to promote Andrew Heaney on Saturday to add some length to their bullpen and unfortunately it cost Klein his spot on the team’s active roster. Klein, 25, has registered a 2.35 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and a 21/10 K/BB ratio over 15 1/3 innings in 14 appearances out of the Dodgers’ bullpen this season.

With Michael Kopech heading to the injured list, Klein will get a chance to work out of the Dodgers’ bullpen for the final week of the regular season. The 25-year-old hurler owns a 3.38 ERA, 1.97 WHIP and a 15/9 K/BB ratio over 10 2/3 innings in 10 appearances with the Dodgers on the season.