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Brusdar Graterol made a strong return to the mound in his first outing since undergoing shoulder surgery in 2024. The Los Angeles Dodgers reliever showcased his skills during game four of the 2024 World Series against the New York Yankees.
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Oct 30, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) relieves pitcher Brusdar Graterol (48) during the sixth inning against the New York Yankees in game four of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Brusdar Graterol was dominant in his first-ever outing since his shoulder surgery back in 2024.
Graterol last pitched during the 2024 World Series, a postseason run in which he was one of the more electric arms in the Dodgersâ bullpen.
Since then, he has been on ice, recovering from shoulder surgery that he went through after the 2024 postseason.
The right-hander ended up missing the entire 2025 season as he worked his way back to full health.
Brusdar Graterol was dominant in his first outing since shoulder surgery, impressing during the game.
Brusdar Graterol underwent shoulder surgery after the 2024 postseason.
In the 2024 World Series, Brusdar Graterol was one of the more electric arms in the Dodgers' bullpen.
Brusdar Graterol faced the New York Yankees in his first outing after shoulder surgery.
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Oct 30, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) relieves pitcher Brusdar Graterol (48) during the sixth inning against the New York Yankees in game four of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Graterol has suffered multiple setbacks, his most recent coming during spring training when he started pitching, but his velocity was down to concerning levels.
The Dodgers had him stop throwing, as he had only recently been doing bullpen sessions where he was hitting his typical velocity on his pitches.
Seemingly, he has made enough progress during his recovery to make an official appearance. Graterol joined the Dodgersâ Triple-A affiliate, the Oklahoma City Comets, for rehabilitation outings.
The Bazooka needed just eight pitches to get through a full inning, getting a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout and two groundouts.
According to Dave Roberts, Graterol will make multiple outings to shake off the rust properly.
The limit for rehabilitation assignments is 30 days, and the team will likely use all of the time to get his competitive repetitions before making full-throated MLB appearances.
Roberts has stated that the team will work to ensure that, once he returns, Graterol stays off the injured list.
âHe hasnât pitched a whole lot in the last two to three years. So his buildup needs to be methodical,â Roberts said. âIâm looking forward to him getting going.
âYeah, it seems like the last few years itâs been a rehab situation. So for him to get out of that mode and get to being a regular player, get the health (issues) behind him â weâre all looking forward to that.â
Graterol is a free agent this winter, and despite being dominant for long stretches, he will need to prove his health if he wants any kind of long-term agreement.
If he does not look like his usual self or does end up suffering more injuries, he will have to settle for a one-year deal, either with the Dodgers or elsewhere.