Brusdar GraterolPlacing the injured on the 60-day list was a procedural or incorrect move, depending on who you ask, but the DodgersThe dexter plans to return to the field in less than 60 days. Its delayed debut this season is “related to the COVID of the past”, according to Jorge Castillo of the LA Times. It is a peculiar situation around the Venezuelan flame thrower. He’s not hurt, just behind. He didn’t start playing this spring until the end of March and is still getting ready to get in shape. Let’s take a walk to see how other weapons are progressing in the west …
- Kyle Freeland he is recovering from a shoulder injury sustained towards the end of spring training, and there is no timetable for his return. That said, he seems to be making progress, by Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post. Details remain scarce, but the presumption seems to be that Freeland’s injury will not threaten his season. O Rocky Mountains are able to start the season with a rotation of four men, but they will soon need to add another arm to the mix besides German Marquez, Antonio Senzatela, Jon Gray, and Austin Gomber. Newly signed Jhoulys Chacin may be a candidate for mass innings. Keep an eye on Antonio Santos long-term. The 24-year-old righty made his debut last season after just eight matches in Double-A. He may not be the first name called this season, but he is likely to find his way back to the Majors sometime in 2021.
- O Giants released a series of injury updates, according to Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com (via Twitter) Jaylin Davis will be absent for four to six weeks, while rehabilitating tendinitis of the left knee. John Brebbia and Tyler Beede they are playing bullpens twice a week as they prepare to return from Tommy John’s surgery. Dedniel Nunez underwent his own Tommy John surgery last Tuesday, and he will begin his rehabilitation process this week. Lastly, Alex Wood launched a simulation game when trying to come back from a lower back injury Wood was expected to play a big role in the Giants’ rotation this season, and they still hope that is the case.