Dodgers News: Brusdar Graterol Lands on the Injured List

The Dodgers capped off their series in St. Louis with a 4-0 victory, but it was without one of their trusted relievers. Prior to first pitch at Busch Stadium, LA announced that they had placed Graterol on the injured list.

The right-handed flamethrower was placed on the IL with shoulder inflammation. Over the weekend, Graterol was removed from a game with soreness in his side. According to the team, that was not the reason for his trip to the IL.

To keep the bullpen afloat, the Dodgers recalled righty Reyes Moronta from the taxi squad. Moronta had been a part of the taxi squad since Graterol was removed from the Dodgers game against the Cubs last Thursday.

#Dodgers have placed Brusdar Graterol on IL with shoulder inflammation -- not the side muscle issue that forced him out of a game last week. Reyes Moronta who has been on the taxi squad since that game has been activated.
— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) July 14, 2022

This is Moronta's fourth time as a member of the Dodgers active roster. In 13 appearances, he owns a 3.68 ERA and 15 strikeouts in 14.2 innings pitched.

On the bright side, Graterol should have plenty time to heal over the All-Star break, which for the Dodgers, begins on Sunday.