Dodgers' Graterol Faces 2025 Return After Surgery

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Brusdar Graterol will miss the first half of the 2025 season following surgery on his right shoulder labrum, performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache. Graterol's 2024 season was significantly impacted by shoulder issues, limiting him to just seven regular season appearances before he returned to contribute to the Dodgers' World Series win against the Yankees. Despite these challenges, Graterol has established himself as a top reliever when healthy, as shown by his impressive 1.20 ERA in 2023. The Dodgers acquired Graterol in a 2020 trade with the Minnesota Twins, after the Boston Red Sox raised concerns about his arm health. This latest injury underscores ongoing challenges for the Dodgers, who have faced numerous pitcher injuries but still secured their second World Series title in five years. Graterol expressed optimism about his recovery in a social media post, describing himself as a 'warrior of God.'