"The Los Angeles Dodgers have avoided arbitration with reliever Brusdar Graterol, agreeing to a one-year deal during his last season before entering free agency. Graterol has been out with a shoulder injury, which led him to miss the whole 2024 season. He signed a one-year, $2.8 million deal with the Dodgers, though if he stays healthy and returns near his former self, the righty will be earning much more this time next year."
"In other news, the real price to sign a prized free agent has been revealed to the Dodgers as they face a massive luxury tax bill. A deal for Kyle Tucker or Bo Bichette will cost 110% more after taxes are applied. Finally, World Series hero Justin Dean was designated for assignment by the San Francisco Giants, who claimed the outfielder after the Dodgers created a roster spot by waiving him."
The Dodgers avoided arbitration by signing reliever Brusdar Graterol to a one-year, $2.8 million contract during his final season before free agency. Graterol missed the entire 2024 season with a shoulder injury and must regain health and form to secure a larger contract next offseason. The Dodgers face a significant luxury tax burden that raises the effective cost of top free agents, making deals for Kyle Tucker or Bo Bichette roughly 110 percent more expensive after taxes. Outfielder Justin Dean was designated for assignment by the Giants after the Dodgers waived him; his defensive and pinch-running skills make him likely to join another club.
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