Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Brusdar Graterol is expected to miss the first half of the 2025 MLB season after undergoing surgery to repair the labrum in his right shoulder.
The 26-year-old Graterol was limited to just seven appearances in the regular season due to shoulder and hamstring injuries. However, he did return during the postseason. In the World Series, Graterol pitched in three games, allowing no runs and three hits in 2 1/3 innings with four walks and a strikeout.
Brusdar Graterol underwent labrum surgery on the right shoulder on November 14, performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, the team announced.
He is expected to miss the first half of the Dodgers’ 2025 season.
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In 2023, Graterol compiled a 1.20 ERA in 68 appearances, striking out 48 batters in 67 1/3 innings. He had a 25-inning scoreless streak during the season.
Graterol is one of several Dodgers to undergo surgery since the team won the World Series. Shohei Ohtani underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left labrum after hurting himself on a slide against the New York Yankees. He is expected to be ready for spring training, but rehabbing his shoulder could delay the two-time star’s return to pitching.
Clayton Kershaw also underwent procedures on his foot and knee after the season, repairing a torn meniscus, a bone spur, arthritis and a torn plantar plate in addition to the injury. No timetable has been set for Kershaw’s return. The three-time National League Cy Young Award winner and NL MVP made just seven starts last season after recovering from left shoulder surgery last season.
In addition, shortstop Miguel Rojas is expected to undergo surgery to repair a sports hernia, but he should also be ready for spring training. Mookie Betts will return to the infield next season, but will likely play second base while Rojas and Tommy Edman are available at shortstop.
