Brusdar Graterol - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Undergoes back surgery Graterol (shoulder) underwent surgery recently for a back injury he suffered while on a rehab assignment, Jack Harris of the California Post reports.

Impact The specifics of the procedure aren't clear, but Harris writes that Graterol's return this season is "in jeopardy." Graterol has been working his way back from right shoulder surgery and has not pitched at the big-league level since 2024. The 27-year-old will be a free agent at the end of this season.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

May need back surgery Graterol (shoulder/back) is considering surgery, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact The timeframe for Graterol's return is quite murky after he suffered a back injury while out on a rehab assignment last week. Woo states that surgery is an option for the right-hander, but nothing has been decided at this stage.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to 60-day IL The Dodgers transferred Graterol (shoulder/back) to the 60-day injured list Sunday.

Impact The right-hander is working his way back from right shoulder surgery -- which he underwent in November of 2024 -- but the Dodgers pulled him off his rehab assignment Friday due to a back issue. It's unclear exactly how much this will affect Graterol's return timeline, but it seems likely to push his absence into June.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled from rehab assignment The Dodgers pulled Graterol (shoulder) from his rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City due to a back injury, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Graterol hasn't seen major-league action since the 2024 World Series while recovering from right shoulder surgery that he underwent in November of 2024. He was given the green light to embark on a rehab assignment in early May but is now dealing with a back issue, and the right-hander will undergo imaging on his back to determine the severity of the injury. The Dodgers should have an update on Graterol's recovery timeline once the team has the results of those tests.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning rehab assignment Graterol (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, Triple-A Oklahoma City broadcaster Alex Freedman reports.

Impact Graterol's first minor-league outing will mark his first appearance in a game at any level since the 2024 World Series. Because he's been sidelined for so long since undergoing surgery on his right shoulder, he will likely require an extended stay in Triple-A before the Dodgers add him back to their bullpen.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting upper-90s in bullpens Graterol's velocity during recent bullpen sessions has reached the high-90s as he rehabs from right shoulder surgery, per MLB.com.

Impact Graterol isn't yet ready for a rehab assignment, but he seems to be inching closer to a return to game action. The righty reliever hasn't pitched at all since 2025, so he'll presumably need a lengthy rehab assignment before he's ready to be activated off the injured list. Graterol likely won't be a factor in the big-league bullpen until at least late May.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing off mound Manager Dave Roberts said Friday that Graterol (shoulder) has begun throwing bullpen sessions, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.

Impact Graterol began playing catch during the late stages of spring training, and he's now been cleared to throw off a mound for the first time since undergoing surgery on his right shoulder in November 2024. He still has several hurdles to clear before being deemed ready to make his season debut, but he's starting to make significant progress.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on 15-day injured list The Dodgers placed Graterol (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list Monday.

Impact Graterol didn't make any spring training appearances and has had difficulty regaining velocity since shoulder surgery. He's been throwing, but it's unclear when he might be an option for the Dodgers' bullpen.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Plays catch Monday Graterol (shoulder) was spotted playing catch out to about 90 feet Monday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Graterol hasn't been shut down from throwing during spring training, but he's not on track to pitch in any Cactus League games and is slated to open the season on the injured list while he's struggled to regain velocity since undergoing surgery on his right shoulder in November 2024. The right-hander had previously been throwing off a mound earlier in the camp before the Dodgers elected to ramp him up more slowly when his velocity wasn't where the team expected it to be. Graterol is without a definitive timeline to resume throwing bullpen sessions, and the Dodgers seemingly aren't counting on him to handle a significant relief role in 2026.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

In 'holding pattern' with injury Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Friday that Graterol (shoulder) is in a "holding pattern," Jack Harris of the California Post reports.

Impact Though Roberts has refrained from referring to Graterol's ongoing shoulder issues as a setback, it's difficult to categorize them as anything else. The reliever missed the entire 2025 season following a November 2024 procedure, and he hasn't been able to regain his pre-surgery velocity. Graterol has already been ruled out for Opening Day and he could be looking at a lengthy absence.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Opening Day Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday that Graterol (shoulder) will not be ready in time for Opening Day, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Graterol has been slow-played this spring after missing all of the 2025 season following November 2024 right shoulder surgery. His velocity crept up during his last bullpen session, but it's still not where it needs to be in order for Graterol to be effective. The 27-year-old is entering his walk year, so Graterol has financial incentive to stay healthy and have a bounce-back season, but he's a wild card in terms of what the Dodgers can expect out of him in 2026.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Still fighting shoulder issues Manager Dave Roberts said Saturday that it will take some time to build Graterol (shoulder) up this spring, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.

Impact Graterol missed all of 2025 while recovering from a shoulder procedure he underwent in November 2024. He threw a bullpen session Friday, but Roberts noted that the 27-year-old's velocity "wasn't near where it's going to be." The team's plan to slow Graterol's rehab down could delay his Cactus League debut, and it's unclear if he'll be ready to go by Opening Day.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids arbitration with Dodgers Graterol (shoulder) signed a one-year, $2.8 million contract with the Dodgers on Wednesday to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Graterol sat out the entirety of the 2025 season after undergoing labrum surgery in November 2024, but he is expected to be fully healthy by the time spring training begins. The 27-year-old emerged as a dominant high-leverage option during his last full season in 2023, during which he posted a 1.20 ERA and 0.97 WHIP across 67.1 innings. However, the Dodgers may wait to see how he performs in his first several appearances post-surgery before moving him back into a setup role.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Will be ready for spring training Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes has said that Graterol (shoulder) will be "full-go" for spring training, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Graterol missed the entire 2025 season following November 2024 labrum surgery on his right shoulder. He experienced a setback with the shoulder during the second half, but it appears the hard-throwing reliever is back on track now. Graterol has hardly pitched the last two seasons because of injury, but he held a 1.20 ERA over 68 appearances in 2023 in his last full season.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to return this season Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated Wednesday that Graterol (shoulder) is unlikely to return this season, Mike DiGiovanna reports.

Impact Graterol has been out all season after undergoing labrum surgery on his right shoulder last November. Roberts noted that Graterol is not currently throwing, suggesting the hurler suffered a setback at some point. Graterol will be eligible for salary arbitration for a final time this offseason, but he could be a non-tender candidate.

AUGUST 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

In midst of throwing progression Graterol (shoulder) is going through a throwing progression at the Dodgers' complex in Arizona, per MLB.com.

Impact Graterol continues to rehab from the shoulder labrum surgery he underwent last November. The fireballing reliever is hoping to return to the Dodgers' bullpen before the end of the season, but he probably won't be able to do so any earlier than September.

JULY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

In midst of throwing progression Graterol (shoulder) is going through a throwing progression at the Dodgers' complex in Arizona, per MLB.com.

JULY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming for rehab stint in August Graterol (shoulder) has resumed throwing and is hoping to go on a minor-league rehab assignment sometime in August, per MLB.com.

Impact Graterol underwent right shoulder labrum surgery last November and only recently resumed throwing. The fireballing reliever still has a lengthy rehab ahead of him, but if he's able to participate in minor-league games in August, as hoped, he could join the Dodgers' bullpen for the final month of the regular season. That would set Graterol up to be a factor for Los Angeles during the postseason, where he has so far thrived -- through 24.1 career playoff innings, the right-hander holds a 1.85 ERA and 0.86 WHIP.

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shifted to 60-day IL Graterol (shoulder) was placed on the 60-day injured list Monday, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.

Impact Graterol has yet to begin throwing after undergoing surgery in November to repair his right labrum and a right shoulder ligament , so this move is simply procedural. He'll become available to return from the IL in mid-July, though a timetable has yet to be established at this point in his recovery.

MARCH 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

One month from throwing Graterol (shoulder) said Friday that he's about a month away from beginning a throwing program, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Graterol underwent surgery in November to repair his labrum and a ligament in his right shoulder and said Friday he feels like he has "a new arm." It's difficult to get any gauge on when he might be ready to pitch until he ramps up his throwing, but the right-handed reliever is confident he can be a contributor in the second half.

FEBRUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Settles at $2.8 million Graterol (shoulder) agreed to a one-year, $2.8 million contract with the Dodgers on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Injuries plagued Graterol's 2024 campaign, as shoulder inflammation prevented him from making his season debut until August, during which he suffered a Grade 3 hamstring strain. He was able to make six more appearances before the end of the year, finishing with two earned runs allowed over 7.1 innings. The 26-year-old is now recovering from right shoulder labrum surgery and isn't expected back until after the All-Star break.

JANUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes shoulder surgery Graterol underwent right shoulder surgery Thursday, the pitcher revealed on his personal X account.

Impact The exact nature of the procedure and recovery time is not yet clear. Graterol made just seven appearances during the regular season due to a nagging shoulder issue, although he did return to pitch in the World Series. The 26-year-old will be in his third of four arbitration years this offseason.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On World Series roster Graterol (shoulder) was added to the Dodgers' World Series roster Friday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Graterol has been out since the final week of the regular season due to right shoulder inflammation, but he's been throwing recently and has looked and felt well enough that the Dodgers felt comfortable included him on their roster for the Fall Classic. The hard thrower is capable of handling high-leverage innings, although the club might not throw him right into such situations.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for NLCS Graterol (shoulder) is unavailable for the NLCS against the Mets, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Graterol was placed on the injured list Sept. 26 and has apparently made little progress toward a return. Manager Dave Roberts didn't offer an opinion as to whether Graterol would be available if the Dodgers advance to the World Series.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured list The Dodgers placed Graterol on the 15-day injured list Thursday with right shoulder inflammation, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Graterol has thrown seven shutout innings since returning from the a hamstring injury Sept. 10, but he'll now officially miss the Dodgers' final four games as well as the first portion of the team's postseason run. Shoulder problems caused the 26-year-old righty to miss the entire first half of the season, though the severity of his latest injury remains unknown. In a corresponding move, Ben Casparius was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City to fill the opening in Los Angeles' bullpen.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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