San Diego Padres7 games
6-1his teams
His line: 8.0 IP, 12 K, 2.25 ERA
Last met Jul 4, 2026
BaseballMLBLos Angeles DodgersRelief pitcher
Will Klein
Stats and careerInjury status: Out, elbow - ESPN report of Nov 2
Will Klein is a relief pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers who won the World Series in 2025.
60 MLB games77 strikeouts
Updated
About Will Klein
Will Klein is a relief pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers and wears number 61. He bats and throws right-handed, and he was born on November 28, 1999, in Bloomington, Indiana, United States. Klein played college baseball for the Eastern Illinois Panthers. He made his MLB debut on Apr 28, 2024, with the Kansas City Royals.
Klein pitched for the Kansas City Royals and the Oakland Athletics in 2024, and has pitched for the Los Angeles Dodgers since 2025. In the 2025 regular season, he pitched in 14 games for the Dodgers with a 2.35 ERA and 21 strikeouts in 15.1 innings. He won the World Series in 2025, and in the 2025 postseason he pitched in 2 games with a 0.00 ERA and 5 strikeouts in 5.0 innings. Through the 2025 season, he had a 5.16 ERA and 28 strikeouts in 22.2 innings over 22 games.
Agatha Research DeskUpdated Oct 6, 2026Season by season60
60 appearances: 58 regular season, 2 postseason. Every MLB appearance of his career, newest season first.
| Season | Team | Games | Starts | IP | K | BB | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LAD | 36 | 3 | 41.2 | 49 | 21 | 3.67 | 1.56 |
| 2025 | LAD | 14 | 0 | 15.1 | 21 | 10 | 2.35 | 1.57 |
| 2025 postseason | 2 | 0 | 5.0 | 5 | 2 | 0.00 | 0.80 | |
| 2024 | KC, ATH | 8 | 0 | 7.1 | 7 | 6 | 11.05 | 2.45 |
| Career | 58 | 3 | 64.1 | 77 | 37 | 4.20 | 1.66 | |
| Career postseason | 2 | 0 | 5.0 | 5 | 2 | 0.00 | 0.80 |
How he is doing now
2026 pitching3.67 ERA41.2 innings, 49 strikeouts, 1.56 WHIP
Dodgers100-622026 regular season, 3-5 in the playoffs
Last game1.1 IP, 3 K, 1 ERJul 31 vs Red Sox
Injury status
Out elbow (8d ago)
Career
2years2024 to 2026
- 2024MLB debut4-1 loss vs Tigers
- 2026Best start2.0 IP, 2 K, 0 ER, vs Angels
- 2026Best season41.2 IP, 49 K, 3.67 ERA in 36 games
- Jul 31, 2026Latest game1.1 IP, 3 K, 1 ER vs Red Sox
Regular season
58 games
64.1 IP, 77 K, 4.20 ERA
Postseason
2 games
5.0 IP, 5 K, 0.00 ERA
Honors
- World Series champion (2025)
First MLB game
Apr 28, 2024: 1.0 IP, 2 K, 0 ERTigers 4, KC 1
Latest game
Jul 31, 2026: 1.1 IP, 3 K, 1 ERRed Sox 9, Dodgers 4
Most often against
The teams he has faced most, with his teams' record and his line against each.
Arizona Diamondbacks6 games
4-2his teams
His line: 6.1 IP, 8 K, 4.26 ERA
Last met Jul 10, 2026
Colorado Rockies6 games
3-3his teams
His line: 6.1 IP, 6 K, 2.84 ERA
Last met Jul 7, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers4 games
1-3his teams
His line: 4.0 IP, 5 K, 4.50 ERA
Last met May 24, 2026
San Francisco Giants4 games
1-3his teams
His line: 3.2 IP, 6 K, 0.00 ERA
Last met May 11, 2026
Seattle Mariners3 games
2-1his teams
His line: 4.1 IP, 2 K, 4.15 ERA
Last met Sep 26, 2025
Injury history
ESPN's injury reports, newest first.
- Nov 2, 2026Out Elbow
Klein underwent surgery to remove bone chips in his right elbow Wednesday.
ESPN / LAD
- Oct 21, 202660-Day-IL Elbow
Klein underwent surgery to remove bone chips in his right elbow Wednesday.
ESPN / LAD
- Sep 22, 202660-Day-IL Elbow
Klein (elbow) threw live batting practice Tuesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
ESPN / LAD
- Sep 2, 202660-Day-IL Elbow
The Dodgers transferred Klein (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Wednesday.
ESPN / LAD
Show all 10 reports
- Sep 2, 202660-Day-IL Elbow
Klein is dealing with right elbow discomfort and has been placed on the 60-day injured list.
sdio / LAD
- Sep 1, 202615-Day-IL Elbow
Klein is dealing with right elbow discomfort and has been placed on the 15-day injured list.
sdio / LAD
- Aug 21, 202615-Day-IL Elbow
Klein said Friday that he's largely symptom-free from the loose elbows in his right elbow, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
ESPN / LAD
- Aug 21, 202615-Day-IL Elbow
Klein is dealing with right elbow discomfort and has been placed on the 15-day injured list.
sdio / LAD
- Aug 9, 202615-Day-IL Elbow
Klein underwent an MRI that revealed bone chips in his elbow, and the Dodgers are now deciding the next steps for his recovery, with surgery being an option, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
ESPN / LAD
- Aug 1, 202615-Day-IL Elbow
The Dodgers placed Klein on the 15-day injured list Saturday due to right elbow discomfort, Maddie Lee of the Los Angeles Times reports.
ESPN / LAD
Sources and updates
Stats, scores and injury reports come from Agatha's own records: the SABR Lahman Baseball Database for the seasons through 2025, MLB's own box scores, its transactions and ESPN's injury reports.
Updated Nov 11, 2026, 7:24 AM ET. Results and form refresh after every game; biography facts are checked weekly.