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Christian Walker, Yainer Diaz and Jose Altuve homer in Astros' 5-1 win to complete sweep of Dodgers

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Shohei Ohtani will make his fourth start, while celebrating his 31st birthday on Saturday, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said.

5 DAYS AGO

Back in majors The Dodgers recalled Klein from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday.

Impact Klein was optioned down to Triple-A June 26 after doing well up with the big club. With the 25-year-old getting recalled Tuesday, Michael Kopech (knee) was placed on the injured list in a corresponding move.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Dodgers optioned Klein to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday.

Impact Klein pitched well during his brief time in the majors, tossing 3.2 scoreless frames with a 5:1 K:BB. However, he wasn't going to be available for a day or two after throwing two innings and 36 pitches Wednesday. Klein should get another chance later this season.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Brought up to bigs The Dodgers recalled Klein from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday.

Impact Klein will make his Dodgers debut if he gets into a game, as Los Angeles acquired him via a June 2 trade and immediately optioned him to Triple-A. He posted a 5.06 ERA and a 12:1 K:BB in six outings with Oklahoma City and will take Jack Little's spot on the active roster.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Brought up to bigs The Dodgers recalled Klein from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday.

Impact Klein will make his Dodgers debut if he gets into a game, as Los Angeles acquired him via a June 2 trade and immediately optioned him to Triple-A. He's posted a 5.06 ERA and a 12:1 K:BB in six outings with Oklahoma City and will take Jack Little's spot on the active roster.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers' Tyler Glasnow is optimistic about recovery from shoulder injury

Dodgers RHP Tyler Glasnow is feeling optimistic about his recovery from a shoulder injury that has sidelined him since late April.

JUNE 4

Optioned to Triple-A The Dodgers optioned Klein to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday.

Impact The Dodgers acquired Klein Monday in a trade with the Mariners, but the 25-year-old will now head to the minors without making an appearance for Los Angeles to make room for the newly signed Jose Urena. Klein posted a 7.40 ERA and 2.03 WHIP in 20.2 innings with Seattle's Triple-A affiliate, and he'll likely need to show some improvement at Oklahoma City before getting a shot with the Dodgers.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Dodgers acquire RHP Will Klein from Mariners amid bullpen shuffle Deadspin | Dodgers acquire RHP Will Klein from Mariners amid bullpen shuffle

JUNE 3 • DEADSPIN.COM

Dealt to Dodgers The Dodgers acquired Klein from the Mariners on Monday in exchange for Joe Jacques, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Klein was removed from the Mariners' 40-man roster over the weekend and is now on the move to a new organization. The right-handed reliever has struggled at the Triple-A level in 2025, posting a 7.40 ERA and 32:18 K:BB across 20.2 innings.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Dealt to Dodgers The Dodgers acquired Klein from the Mariners on Monday in exchange for Joe Jacques, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Klein was removed from the Mariners' 40-man roster over the weekend and is now on the move to a new organization. The right-handed reliever has struggled at the Triple-A level in 2025, posting a 7.40 ERA and 32:18 K:BB across 20.2 innings.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Tridents The Mariners designated Klein for assignment Saturday.

Impact The move makes room on the 40-man roster to allow the Mariners to select Cole Young's contract from Triple-A Tacoma. Klein has spent the entire season in Triple-A and has struggled with a 7.40 ERA, 2.03 WHIP, three saves and a 32:18 K:BB across 20.2 innings.

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to minors The Mariners optioned Klein to Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday.

Impact Klein was with the big club for only one day and did not make an appearance. He is making room on the roster for Emerson Hancock, who has been recalled to start Thursday in Cincinnati.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Brought up from minors The Mariners recalled Klein from Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Impact He's taking the roster spot vacated by Gregory Santos, who was sent down to Tacoma. Klein has struggled this season with Tacoma, yielding nine runs with a 13:7 K:BB over 6.1 relief innings.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Mariners optioned Klein to Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.

Impact Acquired from the Athletics in January, Klein has allowed four runs (two earned) with an 8:3 K:BB over five innings during Cactus League play. He'll represent relief depth at Tacoma and should get an opportunity with the big club eventually.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle Mariners Acquire Right-Handed Reliever Will Klein in Trade With Athletics Outside of the infield, the biggest need for the Seattle Mariners going into the offseason was the bullpen. The Mariners' group of relievers...

JANUARY 22 • SI.COM

Traded to Seattle The Athletics traded Klein to the Mariners on Tuesday in exchange for international slot money.

Impact After the trade, Klein was added to Seattle's 40-man roster. The right-hander was designated for assignment Friday, but had the tools to drive interest of other clubs. The Mariners will be the hard thrower's third ball club after beginning his career with the Royals.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Taken off 40-man roster The Athletics designated Klein for assignment Friday.

Impact The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Jose Leclerc, who was signed Friday. Klein, who was acquired from the Royals at the trade deadline as part of the return for Lucas Erceg, allowed nine runs with a 7:6 K:BB over 7.1 innings in his first go-round in the majors in 2024. However, the big righty throws hard and 30.4 percent strikeout rate at the minor-league level, so he figures to draw some interest via trade or waivers.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Shelved at Triple-A Triple-A Las Vegas placed Klein on its 7-day injured list Aug. 31 with an unspecified injury.

Impact Acquired from the Royals at the trade deadline, Klein initially reported to Oakland and made three appearances for the big club before being optioned to the minors Aug. 17. He gave up three earned runs on six hits and five walks over 5.1 innings across four outings prior to landing on Las Vegas' IL.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Las Vegas Klein was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday.

Impact Klein gave up five earned runs on two hits and four walks while recording one strikeout in 1.2 innings across three appearances since the Athletics acquired him from the Royals at the deadline as part of the return for Lucas Erceg. The 24-year-old righty walks too many batters (16.3 BB% at Triple-A, 15.8 BB% in the majors) to work in high-leverage situations anytime soon.

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

New Oakland Pitcher Will Klein to Join A's in San Francisco Yesterday the Oakland A's made two trades. One sent Paul Blackburn to the New York Mets, and the other sent Lucas Erceg to the Kansas City R...

JULY 31, 2024 • SI.COM

Acquired by Oakland The Athletics acquired Klein from the Royals on Tuesday in the Lucas Erceg trade, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Klein has allowed four runs in 5.2 frames during his brief time in the majors this season. He's put up a 30.7 percent strikeout rate but also a 16.1 percent walk rate in the minors. Klein had been on the Royals' major-league roster but it's not clear whether he'll report to Oakland or Triple-A Las Vegas.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moves up from Triple-A The Royals recalled Klein from Triple-A Omaha on Monday.

Impact Klein has permitted four runs over 5.2 relief innings during his time with the big club this season. The right-hander will operate in low-leverage spots out of the bullpen.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

How Kansas City Royals reliever Will Klein celebrated his first MLB win Kansas City Royals reliever Will Klein reflected on his first MLB win and what’s at stake for the team against Cleveland.

JUNE 4, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM