Dodgers’ 5-Year Veteran Reveals Brutal Injury Setback On Social Media

BusinessSportsMoneyDodgers’ 5-Year Veteran Reveals Brutal Injury Setback On Social MediaByPeter Chawaga,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow AuthorJun 01, 2026, 08:40am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 05: A general view of the Los Angeles Dodgers logo on an equipment bag in the dugout before the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 5, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)Getty ImagesThe Los Angeles Dodgers have built enough pitching depth to withstand a number of injuries over the past several seasons. That depth has been tested again in 2026, and one veteran reliever now appears likely to miss significantly more time than originally expected.Brusdar Graterol has been a key part of the Dodgers' bullpen since arriving from the Minnesota Twins as part of the 2020 trade that sent Kenta Maeda to Minnesota. Over five-plus seasons with Los Angeles, Graterol developed into one of manager Dave Roberts' favorite late-inning options when he’s available, helping the club capture World Series championships in 2020 and 2024.Now, however, the hard-throwing right-hander is facing another lengthy recovery process.According to an Instagram story posted by the pitcher, Graterol recently underwent back surgery after suffering a new injury while attempting to work his way back to the major leagues."The Dodgers reliever underwent surgery for a recent back injury he suffered while on a minor-league rehab assignment earlier this month, multiple sources confirmed to The California Post after Graterol posted about the operation on Instagram,” Jack Harris reported, following that post. “It leaves Graterol facing another long-term recovery process, putting his chances of retur...