The Los Angeles Dodgers received good news on reliever Brusdar Graterol's injury, manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday, after an MRI revealed a Grade 1 hamstring strain, instead of the Grade 3 strain that was initially feared.
Roberts said the team is "hopeful" Graterol can still return this season, but his recovery timeline is to be determined.
Graterol, who suffered a shoulder injury early in spring training, was making his season debut Tuesday night when he felt a pop in the back of his right leg after only eight pitches. He had to be helped off the field by teammate Enrique Hernandez and head athletic trainer Thomas Albert and was clearly emotional as he made his way into the dugout.