Brusdar Graterol: Everything you need to know

Brusdar Graterol

Brusdar Graterol

#48 RP

Status

60-Day IL - Back - Surgery Expected Return: 2026-09-01
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

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. 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.

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.

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