Brusdar Graterol's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts corrected himself on Wednesday in saying that right-handed reliever Brusdar Graterol (hamstring) suffered a Grade 1 right-hamstring strain in his season debut on Tuesday night against the Philadelphia Phillies. Initially, Roberts mentioned it was a Grade 3 strain. The Dodgers remain hopeful that Graterol can help the team again this season, especially since a Grade 1 strain is much less severe than the Grade 3 variety. The 25-year-old was in tears on Tuesday night and was seen in the clubhouse after the game on crutches, but he does still have a shot to return again in 2024, especially with the Dodgers a pretty good bet to be in the postseason. Still, not having Graterol for essentially the entire regular season, is a big blow to LA's bullpen. When healthy, he's one of Roberts' favorite late-inning, high-leverage arms.

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed reliever Brusdar Graterol (hamstring) did not have the kind of season debut he was hoping for in his outing on Tuesday night against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies. Graterol had yet to pitch in 2024 because of a shoulder issue that cropped up toward the end of spring training. But after his eighth pitch of his season debut, Graterol suffered a Grade 3 right-hamstring strain, according to manager Dave Roberts. The 25-year-old will head back to the injured list, and while the Dodgers aren't saying his season is over, the odds of Graterol returning are slim given the time left on the calendar. It's a big loss for LA's bullpen, as Graterol has emerged as one of Roberts' most trusted relief options in recent seasons. Graterol used crutches in the home clubhouse after Tuesday's game and will probably just be hoping he can help the team in the postseason at this point.

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol (hamstring) was pulled from Tuesday's game against the Phillies after throwing just eight pitches with an apparent right hamstring injury, per Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna. Graterol, who was making his 2024 debut after spending the season on the injured list with a long case of shoulder inflammation, grabbed at his right hamstring before exiting. He allowed two runs on a hit and a walk in 1/3 of an inning pitched. Fantasy managers should look for further updates on the state of his injury after the game, but it would be a big blow to the Dodgers' bullpen if Graterol had to miss even more time.

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen (hip) is going on the injured list ahead of Monday's series opener against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies with left hip discomfort, and Brusdar Graterol (shoulder) was activated from the 60-day IL in a corresponding move. Treinen holds a solid 2.67 ERA and 1.09 WHIP with 38 strikeouts and nine walks over 30 1/3 innings for the Dodgers this season, but he's converted just one of his five save opportunities while collecting nine holds. Despite stopper Evan Phillips' struggles, the 36-year-old veteran right-hander hasn't been able to stake a real claim as a potential closing option. Graterol's first appearance will mark his 2024 season debut, and he will offer LA's bullpen a replacement arm after his long bout of shoulder inflammation. Last year, the 25-year-old right-hander produced a 1.20 ERA and 0.97 WHIP to go with a 48:10 K:BB and seven saves over 67 1/3 frames.

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Brusdar Graterol (shoulder) picked up the victory on Tuesday in his second minor-league rehab appearance in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League when he allowed an earned run on two hits while walking none and striking out none. Graterol is likely to make a few more appearances in the minors before potentially coming off the injured list to join the Dodgers' bullpen for the first time all season. The 25-year-old reliever hasn't pitched yet in the big leagues in 2024 due to right-shoulder inflammation that first cropped up in spring training. The Venezuelan hurler went 4-2 with a career-best 1.20 ERA, a 0.96 WHIP, a career-high seven saves, a career-high 48 strikeouts and 12 walks in 67 1/3 innings for LA in 2023 and could become a key late-inning, high-leverage weapon for the Dodgers down the stretch and in the postseason once he returns.