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By Jackson Roberts
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Brusdar Graterol has been one of the Los Angeles Dodgers' most reliable relievers over the last six years -- when he's been healthy.
After he missed the entire season due to labrum surgery, Graterol and the Dodgers reportedly took care of some important contract business on Wednesday, clearing the path for the 27-year-old fireballer to focus all of his energy on spring training.
According to a report from Robert Murray of FanSided, the Dodgers and Graterol agreed to a $2.8 million salary for the upcoming season, avoiding arbitration. The Dodgers' deadline to avoid arbitration with all of their eligible players is set for Thursday.
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Outfielder Alex Call, left-handed pitcher Anthony Banda, and right-handed pitcher Brock Stewart were the three Dodgers who had yet to sort out their arbitration situations as of Wednesday evening.
Graterol did not receive a pay raise from last season, which was his second year of arbitration. He is slated to become a free agent at the end of the upcoming season.
According to Sonja Chen of MLB.com, Graterol is expected to be healthy enough to participate in spring training without limitations.
Graterol has posted a 2.69 ERA in his 181 innings as a Dodger in the regular season, and in 23 1/3 postseason innings, that ERA has fallen to 1.93. He throws what can aptly be described as a "bowling ball sinker," which frequently tops 100 mph from a deceptive 37-degree arm angle.
It's hard to register complaints with a championship season, but the Dodgers' bullpen was a real headache this past season, prompting manager Dave Roberts to convert several starters into relievers for the team's playoff run. Graterol, if healthy, should be a stabilizing force in a setup role in front of new closer Edwin Díaz.
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