Brusdar Graterol: Everything you need to know

Brusdar Graterol

Brusdar Graterol

#48 RP

Status

60-Day IL - Shoulder - Surgery Expected Return: 2026-07-01
Brusdar Graterol

Brusdar Graterol Player Profile  

Birthdate 8/26/1998 (27)
Status D60
HT/WT 6'1", 265 lbs
Birthplace Calabozo, VEN
Position RP

Career History

Los Angeles Dodgers 2020-Present (5 seasons)
Minnesota Twins 2019-2020 (1 season)

Brusdar Graterol: Breaking News

May need back surgery

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

Shifts to 60-day IL

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

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. 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.

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