Dodgers' Brusdar Graterol undergoes back surgery, season status unclear
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 5:11 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Brusdar Graterol of the Los Angeles Dodgers underwent back surgery following an injury during a minor-league rehab assignment. His status for the remainder of the season remains uncertain as he faces a lengthy recovery process. Graterol had previously been sidelined for nearly two years due to shoulder surgery before attempting a return this season. He expressed resilience on social media, stating his goal is not over and he will rise again. Manager Dave Roberts indicated a slow recovery program for Graterol may be necessary.
- •Graterol suffered a back injury during a rehab stint in May.
- •He has been on the injured list since May 12 due to the injury.
- •His last game in the majors was during the 2024 postseason.
- •Manager Roberts mentioned a prolonged recovery process is expected.
- •Graterol had previously missed all of 2025 due to shoulder issues.
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- 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — Brusdar Graterol has back surgery
- 5:40 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers’ Brusdar Graterol has back surgery; status for season unclear
"Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Brusdar Graterol announced on social media that he underwent back surgery. Graterol reportedly suffered the back injury during his fourth outing of a a minor-league rehab assignment earlier this month, according to the California Post. The operation will delay Graterol’s return even further. He missed the entire 2025 season while recovering […] The post Dodgers’ Brusdar Graterol Undergoes Back Surgery, Delays Return to MLB appeared first on LA Sports Report.
"Dodgers reliever Brusdar Graterol posted a picture of himself from a hospital bed in an Instagram story on Sunday, noting “I fell again, but I won’t stay down here. I will rise. My goal isn’t over — it’s just beginning.” Graterol had back surgery, per Jack Harris of the California Post. Back tightness was the […]
"Brusdar Graterol’s year-and-a-half-long injury saga took another disappointing turn Sunday. The Dodgers reliever underwent surgery for a recent back injury he suffered while on a minor-league rehab assignment earlier this...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 5:11 PMDodgers Reliever’s Return Bid ‘In Jeopardy’ After Latest Surgery
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol underwent surgery on his back, he announced on his Instagram story.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 3:21 PMDodgers’ Brusdar Graterol Undergoes Back Surgery, Delays Return to MLB
Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Brusdar Graterol announced on social media that he underwent back surgery. Graterol reportedly suffered the back injury during his fourth outing of a a minor-league rehab assignment earlier this month, according to the California Post. The operation will delay Graterol’s return even further. He missed the entire 2025 season while recovering […] The post Dodgers’ Brusdar Graterol Undergoes Back Surgery, Delays Return to MLB appeared first on LA Sports Report.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 12:02 PMBrusdar Graterol has back surgery
Dodgers reliever Brusdar Graterol posted a picture of himself from a hospital bed in an Instagram story on Sunday, noting “I fell again, but I won’t stay down here. I will rise. My goal isn’t over — it’s just beginning.” Graterol had back surgery, per Jack Harris of the California Post. Back tightness was the […]
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 5:40 AMDodgers’ Brusdar Graterol has back surgery; status for season unclear
Brusdar Graterol’s year-and-a-half-long injury saga took another disappointing turn Sunday. The Dodgers reliever underwent surgery for a recent back injury he suffered while on a minor-league rehab assignment earlier this...
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