Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Brusdar Graterol will miss the start of the 2026 season as he recovers from shoulder surgery. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed Wednesday that the hard-throwing right-hander won't be ready for opening day after undergoing surgery in November 2024 to repair a torn labrum.

Graterol, 27, last pitched in the 2024 World Series, appearing in three games for the champion Dodgers. His 2025 season was limited to seven relief appearances with a 2.45 ERA before shoulder inflammation and a hamstring strain landed him on the injured list. The Dodgers signed him to a $2.8 million contract in January to avoid arbitration.

Since joining the Dodgers in a 2020 trade with Minnesota that sent Kenta Maeda to the Twins, Graterol has compiled an 11-9 record with a 2.78 ERA and 11 saves over 181 career innings. His best season came in 2023 when he posted a 1.20 ERA in 67⅓ innings while setting career highs in appearances. The Dodgers will need to adjust their bullpen plans heading into the season opener without one of their key setup arms.