Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Brusdar Graterol (shoulder) began his throwing session on Monday and threw a "good" bullpen session, according to manager Dave Roberts. Graterol is on the 60-day injured list and won't be able to return until mid-May due to right-shoulder inflammation. Graterol is a key reliever for the Dodgers when healthy, as he had a 1.20 ERA over 67 1/3 innings out of the bullpen for the Blue last year.

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Tuesday that they have moved right-hander Brusdar Graterol (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list and acquired left-handed reliever Nick Ramirez from the New York Yankees in a corresponding move in exchange for cash considerations. Graterol was cleared to throw off a mound on Tuesday for the first time since being placed on the injured list due to right-shoulder inflammation, but the 25-year-old reliever isn't going to return to LA's bullpen anytime soon. Graterol will take his time working his way back and now won't be eligible to return to the Dodgers until May 18. With both Graterol and Blake Treinen (chest) both on the IL early in the year, relievers Daniel Hudson and Joe Kelly have had expanded setup roles ahead of closer Evan Phillips.

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol (shoulder) says he feels "great" and is scheduled to throw off a mound on Tuesday. Graterol started the season on the 15-day injured list with a sore right shoulder, and he'll look to progress to bullpen sessions sometime in the near future if all continues to go well in his recovery. After attaining a sparkling 1.20 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, and 48:12 K:BB across 67 1/3 innings with the Dodgers a year ago, the 25-year-old Venezuelan right-hander is set to occupy a high-leverage role upon his return and perhaps receive the occasional save chance. In the meantime, Evan Phillips has tossed 2 1/3 hitless frames and picked up two saves and should dominate ninth-inning work until Graterol returns to help LA's bullpen.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that relief pitchers Brusdar Graterol (shoulder) and Blake Treinen (lung) are "a ways away" from returning from the injured list. Both players are playing catch but have yet to start throwing bullpen sessions. Graterol is dealing with right-shoulder inflammation, while Treinen suffered a bruised lung when he was hit by a comebacker in the chest in spring training in early March. Both relievers are unlikely to be available for the Dodgers' bullpen until probably late April. Until they are able to return, Joe Kelly and Ryan Brasier will be counted on more in late-inning setup roles ahead of closer Evan Phillips.

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol (shoulder) will not be on the 26-man roster for the upcoming Seoul Series, as he was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with right shoulder inflammation. The 25-year-old made just one appearance this spring, tossing a scoreless inning. The severity of his injury is unknown, but losing Graterol to start the season will be a hit to the team's bullpen depth. Graterol was very effective in 2023, going 4-2 with seven saves and 19 holds along with a 1.20 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, and 18.7% strikeout rate in 67 1/3 innings pitched. He is still worth keeping an eye on in saves-plus-holds leagues at this time.

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol recorded his fifth save of the season on Thursday, closing out the Colorado Rockies in a 2-1 victory. Graterol pitched a clean ninth, striking out one while not allowing a baserunner. The 24-year-old has been terrific this season in a high-leverage role, pitching to a 1.62 ERA and 1.10 WHIP with 37 strikeouts over 50 IP. Evan Phillips is the clear closer in L.A., but if he falters or gets hurt Graterol should step into the ninth-inning role. For now, the latter will have to settle for a bunch of holds and the occasional save when Phillips needs a night off. Graterol should be rostered in deeper leagues and leagues where holds count.

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol (shoulder), who has been dealing with a sore right shoulder, will not be placed on the injured list. He threw off a bullpen mound on Thursday and was deemed OK. It's good news for the Dodgers bullpen after they learned earlier on Thursday that right-hander Daniel Hudson will miss extended time due to a sprained MCL in his right knee. The 24-year-old hard-throwing right-hander has been outstanding for the Dodgers and fantasy managers this year, even though he hasn't been the team's primary closer. In 38 appearances (one start), he's posted a strong 1.95 ERA (3.10 FIP), 1.19 WHIP, four saves, six walks and 27 strikeouts in 37 innings. Graterol should continue see the occasional save chance when Evan Phillips needs rest.

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Brusdar Graterol (arm) has been unavailable the last couple of games as he's been dealing with an arm issue, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Manager Dave Roberts said the team will see if he can pitch Thursday, but there's a chance he might need time on the injured list. Graterol is one of the club's late-innings arms and has pitched to an impressive 1.95 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and 18.0% strikeout rate with four saves and eight holds over 37 innings. Most of the 24-year-old's value comes in save and holds leagues, so fantasy managers in those formats should stay updated on his status.

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol will serve as the opener for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. This is an interesting decision as Graterol will face the top of the order in what will likely be a one inning appearance. After that, it's assumed that Michael Grove will handle the bulk of the innings in this game. Graterol has been solid out of the bullpen for the Dodgers this season. However, there's not much fantasy value in these opener situations.

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol picked up a four-out save in Monday's 8-6 win over the Braves. Graterol entered the game in the eighth inning up by three with two outs and a runner on first. Graterol allowed an RBI double before ending the inning with a groundout. He stayed on to pitch the ninth, delivering a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. Evan Phillips has led the team in saves to this point, but he pitched the fifth inning of this game. Graterol now has three saves with a 2.29 ERA and 6.86 K/9 rate in 19 2/3 IP. It appears that he is second in line for save opportunities behind Phillips, but his current role only holds fantasy value in deep roto leagues.

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated infielder Max Muncy and relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol from the paternity list on Friday and optioned outfielder Luke Williams and pitcher Justin Bruihl to the minors in corresponding moves. Muncy is back at third base and is hitting cleanup for the Dodgers on Friday against right-hander Jack Flaherty and the St. Louis Cardinals. The 32-year-old missed three games while he was away from the team, but fantasy managers will want to get him back into their lineups immediately. Muncy still leads the National League with 11 homers and is also sporting a .718 slugging percentage and 1.129 OPS. Graterol has one save this year and could see occasional save chances in a committee involving Evan Phillips, Caleb Ferguson and ... [More]

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol has been placed on the paternity list on Monday. He'll join teammates Evan Phillips and Max Muncy who are also on the paternity list right now. At this point, it's probably a toss-up on who is going to close out games for the Dodgers with Graterol and Phillips gone. Possibly, Yency Almonte or Shelby Miller get a chance in the ninth inning. Manager Dave Roberts will probably play matchups, so there's not a clear pickup with Graterol and Phillips unavailable.

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Brusdar Graterol picked up a two-innings save Sunday, preserving a 7-3 win over the Chicago Cubs. The big righty came in with a 5-3 lead in the eighth inning and remained in for the ninth after the Dodgers extended their lead. He lowers his ERA to 2.53 and WHIP to 1.03 with the solid outing. With usual closer Evan Phillips currently on paternity leave, Graterol was given a chance to close this one out. Should Phillips stumble, it appears Graterol is second in line for save opportunities.

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Brusdar Graterol was unable to pitch in Thursday's 5-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks due to back tightness, according to Bill Plunkett. There's no word on if the right-hander will be given the green light in the next game on Friday or if he'll need another day off. Graterol is looking to finally make the stride into the high-leverage guy the club thought they were trading for in 2020. Last season, Graterol was solid, posting a 3.26 ERA, but with just a 21.8% strikeout rate, and he's started this year with a 4.50 ERA with no strikeouts across two innings. Expect the 24-year-old to pitch in the later stages of games this season, contributing his fair share of holds and a few saves when Evan Phillips and Alex Vesia aren't available.

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol was asked to come into a 1-1 tie in the ninth inning on Sunday. A spot that is typically used for the home team's closer. The right-hander allowed a leadoff double to Ketel Marte to kick off the inning. That was followed by a pair of singles, but Marte was thrown at the plate. Then, Jake McCarthy dropped down a bunt single to push across the go-ahead run. It was a tough four-hit outing for Graterol who clearly didn't have his best stuff in this game. The Dodgers are expected to continue going closer by committee in the ninth inning.

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol (elbow) was activated off the 15-day injured list prior to Thursday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Graterol had been sidelined since August 28th due to elbow inflammation. The right-hander also missed time before that due to a shoulder issue. When healthy, Graterol has been strong with a 3.02 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, three saves, and 39 strikeouts over 44 2/3 innings of work. He's expected to be an important piece to this bullpen during their postseason run.

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Brusdar Graterol (elbow) threw batting practice ahead of Monday's game. Graterol has been sidelined since August 28 with inflammation in his right elbow but he is expected to be activated off of the injured list by the end of the week. Graterol has appeared in 41 games in 2022, posting a 2-3 record, 3.02 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, three saves, and 39 strikeouts over 44 2/3 innings of work.

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Brusdar Graterol (elbow) is expected to throw a bullpen session on Sunday. This will mark the first time the reliever has thrown off of the mound since landing on the injured list with inflammation in his pitching elbow at the beginning of September. Graterol could be in line to be activated in the middle of the month if he continues to show progress. Graterol has a 2-3 record, 3.02 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, three saves, and 39 strikeouts in 44 2/3 innings of work in 2022.

Los Angeles Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts said there's "moderate concern" regarding relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol's elbow injury. The hope is that he's able to return in middle to late September, but it's not an ideal situation given that he's already missed significant time over the last six weeks. The 24-year-old right-hander was placed on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with an elbow issues and has been dealing with an inflamed right shoulder for quite a while. At this point, the Dodgers might just be hoping he's healthy enough to pitch in the postseason. While he's struggled in 2022, veteran Craig Kimbrel remains the team's closer, with Evan Phillips and Alex Vesia serving as high-leverage setup men in front of him in LA.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Brusdar Graterol (shoulder) is scheduled to pitch Wednesday and Thursday with Triple-A Oklahoma City and could be activated from the 15-day injured list during the team's three-game series against the Miami Marlins this weekend. He has been sidelined since mid-July due to right shoulder inflammation. The 23-year-old has racked up nine holds and three saves with a 3.35 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, and a 35:10 K: BB across 40 1/3 innings 2022. Graterol is expected to be used in high-leverage situations and as one of the Dodgers' primary setup men once he returns to action.