Dodgers Reliever Makes Major Step Towards Return

Feb 18, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Dodger Pitcher Nick Frasso (79) walks with pitcher Brusdar Graterol (48) during Los Angeles Dodger workouts at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona. Mandatory Credit: Arianna Grainey-Imagn Images

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Brusdar Graterol, who has not featured against competition all season long, has been cleared to start his official rehabilitation journey.

According to Alex Freedman, broadcaster of the Oklahoma City Comets, Graterol has joined the team to start a rehab assignment.

The righty has not featured in a game since Game 5 of the 2024 World Series. Since then, he has battled shoulder injuries that kept him out of the 2025 season and the start of 2026.

Graterol came into Spring Training healthy, seemingly ready to start the season with the team, though he never made an appearance after the team shut him down due to low velocity.

Feb 18, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Dodger Pitcher Nick Frasso (79) walks with pitcher Brusdar Graterol (48) during Los Angeles Dodger workouts at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona. Mandatory Credit: Arianna Grainey-Imagn Images

Graterol has been a missed arm out of the bullpen, with his high velocity and energy.

He has been a reliable arm for the Dodgers since making his way onto the big leagues, though injuries have stopped him from having an impact for more than a year.

Heading into the season, he said he felt better now than he did in 2025, citing weight loss among other things as reasons he feels healthy.

“Yes, I mean, I feel way better [than] last year,” Graterol said. “I’m so happy to feel like that. And I feel healthier. I lost a lot of pounds, too. Like 20 lbs right now. So, I feel great.”