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Dodgers reliever Brusdar Graterol’s post suggests setback in injury recovery
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Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen pitcher Brusdar Graterol has suffered another blow in his recovery .
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The 27-year-old right-hander had been working his way back from shoulder surgery that kept him throughout 2025 and the beginning of this season. Graterol began a rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City in early May and appeared in four games before his recovery was interrupted.
Following his May 12 outing, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced that Graterol's back had "flared up," leading the team to remove him from his rehab assignment for further evaluation and imaging. A week later, Los Angeles transferred him to the 60-day injured list. General manager Brandon Gomes acknowledged at the time that surgery was a possibility, although the organization intended to explore every alternative before making that decision.
On Sunday, Graterol confirmed via Instagram that surgery had taken place , potentially jeopardizing his chances of making it back to the mound this season.
"I fell again, but I won't stay down here," wrote Graterol. "I will rise. My goal isn't over — it's just beginning."
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While no official recovery timeline has been released, the procedure will reportedly require another lengthy rehabilitation process. Roberts had previously suggested that Graterol faced an extended absence, describing his recovery plan as a slow-moving one.
The latest setback comes after a prolonged injury battle that began following the 2024 postseason. Graterol last appeared in the majors during that playoff run, helping anchor a Dodgers bullpen that contributed to the franchise's first championship in its current back-to-back World Series run. He underwent labrum surgery in November 2024, originally expected to keep him out for only part of 2025, but recovery complications ultimately cost him the entire season.
During spring training, Graterol was unable to regain his trademark upper-90s velocity. His fastball dropped below 95 mph during his final rehab appearance before the back injury emerged. Now, after another surgery, the reliever faces a lengthy rehabilitation process despite entering the season on a $2.8 million contract and appearing close to a long-awaited return.
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