Heading into Sunday’s series finale against the Nationals, the injury bug has bitten the Dodgers quite harshly. Entering Opening Day, the squad was relatively healthy, but as the second full week of the regular season approaches, several key players continue to remain absent from play.
Hard-throwing reliever Brusdar Graterol was forced to begin the year on the 10-day injured list for unspecified reasons, which later turned out to be COVID-related complications. Nevertheless, the weekend has brought good news for the 265-lb. righty, who finally seems to be close to a return.
Seemingly, the “final box for Graterol to check” is being able to prove he can pitch twice in three days.