Wed Jul 23 23:00:00 UTC 2025: **Dodgers’ Bullpen Implodes Again in Loss to Twins, Trade Deadline Looms**
**LOS ANGELES** – The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a disheartening 10-7 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night, fueled by another disastrous performance from their beleaguered bullpen. The defeat, their 11th in the last 14 games, has amplified the urgency for the team to acquire bullpen help ahead of the upcoming trade deadline.
The pivotal moment came in the seventh inning when a costly error by Edgardo Henriquez, who airmailed a throw to first base into right field, allowed all three Twins baserunners to score. The blunder capped off a two-inning stretch where Dodgers relievers surrendered six runs, drawing boos from the frustrated Dodger Stadium crowd.
“Rock bottom, it seems, has arrived.It better be rock bottom,” said manager Dave Roberts after the game, lamenting the team’s pitching and defensive woes.
The Dodgers’ bullpen is currently grappling with a significant injury crisis. Tanner Scott, their most expensive reliever, was placed on the injured list Tuesday with elbow inflammation. He joins a list of unavailable high-leverage arms including Blake Treinen, Michael Kopech, and Brusdar Graterol. Evan Phillips is out for the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Ben Casparius exited Tuesday’s game with a calf cramp after a rough outing.
Despite the struggles, Dodgers General Manager Brandon Gomes expressed optimism that the bullpen would improve as players return from injury. He maintains that the talent level of the pitching staff is high.
However, the team is expected to actively pursue high-leverage relievers in the coming days to bolster their options before the trade deadline. Manager Roberts emphasized the need for the available relievers to step up and perform in high-pressure situations. “This is the guys we have right now, and they’re getting opportunities to make an impression. So that’s on them,” Roberts stated.
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