Dodgers Reliever Brusdar Graterol to Start Season on Injured List

Dodgers reliever Brusdar Graterol will begin the 2026 season on the injured list, as he won't be ready for Opening Day. Graterol is recovering from shoulder surgery (torn labrum) in November 2024, which caused him to miss the entire 2025 season. His build-up in spring training has not yet produced the expected velocity, leading manager Dave Roberts to confirm an 'intentionally slow build up.' Graterol, who was limited to just 10 games in 2024 due to injuries, is set to become a free agent after this season.