The Los Angeles Dodgers have successfully avoided arbitration with reliever Brusdar Graterol, agreeing to terms on a one-year contract worth $2.8 million. This deal comes just ahead of Thursday’s deadline to prevent an arbitration hearing.

Graterol’s Recent Challenges

At 27 years old, Graterol faced significant challenges last season, missing the entire 2025 campaign due to shoulder surgery. The procedure was necessary to repair a labrum injury sustained in November 2024.

Career Highlights

Since joining the Dodgers in a trade with the Minnesota Twins in 2020, Graterol has established himself as a key asset in the bullpen. His standout performance came in the 2023 season, where he posted an impressive 1.20 earned-run average over 67.1 innings in 68 games, striking out 48 batters while walking only 11.

Injury Setbacks

Graterol’s 2024 season was marred by shoulder inflammation and a hamstring strain, limiting him to just seven regular-season appearances. However, he did make a notable contribution in the postseason, pitching in three World Series games against the New York Yankees, including the decisive Game 5.

Looking Ahead

Graterol is set to become a free agent after the 2026 season, allowing him the opportunity to explore his options in the future.

Arbitration Landscape

The Dodgers still have three other arbitration-eligible players—left-hander Anthony Banda, outfielder Alex Call, and right-hander Brock Stewart—who must finalize their agreements before Thursday. If any player does not reach an agreement, the team and player will exchange salary figures, and a hearing will be scheduled.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.

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