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"With that comes updates with actual substance, which is a nice change of pace. Fortunately, there haven't been too many issues so far. No Dodgers news out of Spring Training is good news, really.- Chad Moriyama ( @chadmoriyama.bsky.social) February 17, 2026 at 6:58 AM ====== Let's start with what I would call Best Shape Of His Life updates on surprisingly just a few players."

"One potential issue is Brusdar Graterol, whose velocity isn't where the team would like it to be, so his path back will probably be slower than expected. Starting the year on the IL feels inevitable. In confirmed territory, Tommy Edman will indeed start the season on the IL as he recovers from off-season ankle surgery. Meanwhile, the timetables of both Enrique Hernandez and Evan Phillips have them being out until around the midway point of the season, as expected."

Spring Training has begun for the Dodgers, and early reports are mostly positive with few issues. Several players arrived in improved condition, including a right-hander who added roughly 15 pounds during rehab and another who is refining a cutter-slider and intends to use spring training to hone that pitch. Brusdar Graterol's velocity remains below expectations, making a slower return and an opening-day IL placement likely. Tommy Edman will start the season on the injured list following offseason ankle surgery. Enrique Hernandez and Evan Phillips are projected to miss until around midseason, with Phillips already on the 60-day IL. Brock Stewart's timeline remains unclear.

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