Tony Gonsolin Optioned Back To Alternate Training Site
Tony Gonsolin was optioned back to the team's alternate training site on Wednesday afternoon. Right-handed reliever Victor Gonzalez was recalled as a corresponding move. Gonsolin has yet to allow a run across 14 2/3 innings in 2020, but the Dodgers are so deep they can afford to shuffle him around. It is a frustrating situation for fantasy owners, but the 26-year-old will get another start sooner rather than later.
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Tony Gonsolin Strikes Out Nine Batters In Season Debut
Tony Gonsolin made his season debut against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. The right-hander made his first start since 2023 after recovering from Tommy John surgery and a back issue this spring. He didn't seem to miss a beat as Gonsolin made easy work of the Marlins lineup. The right-hander went six innings, allowing three earned runs on six hits while striking out nine batters in the win. Gonsolin only threw 77 pitches in this one as the Dodgers likely wanted to limit him during his first game back. Fantasy managers who are seeking help in the pitching department should take a look at Gonsolin. He's currently scheduled for a rematch against the Marlins in his next outing.
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Tony Gonsolin Activated Ahead Of Season Debut
Tony Gonsolin (back) was officially activated off the injured list ahead of his season debut on Wednesday afternoon against the Miami Marlins. Gonsolin has missed the first month of the campaign due to a back injury. In a corresponding move, the Dodgers optioned pitcher Matt Sauer to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Throughout his 14 innings of rehab work, Gonsolin has posted a 3.21 ERA with a 1.29 WHIP. During this stint, Gonsolin has struck out 16 batters and served up six walks. In his last rehab outing, Gonsolin logged a season-high five innings against Triple-A Salt Lake. The 30-year-old has not pitched in an MLB game since the 2023 season, when he logged 103 innings to the tune of a 4.98 ERA with a 1.22 WHIP. He missed all of 2024 after recovering from Tommy John. He does have a favorable matchup this evening against Miami, but it is best to fade in DFS as he may be given a limited workload.
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Tony Gonsolin Set To Make Season Debut On Wednesday
Tony Gonsolin (back) will be activated from the 15-day injured list this week and is expected to make his first start of the season and in 20 month against the Miami Marlins at home on Wednesday, according to manager Dave Roberts. Gonsolin's last start in the big leagues came on Aug. 18 of 2023, when he allowed 10 earned runs in 3 1/3 innings in a loss to the Marlins at Dodger Stadium. He had season-ending Tommy John surgery two weeks later and didn't pitch at all in 2024 as a result. In his four minor-league rehab starts, the 30-year-old veteran went 1-1 with a 3.21 ERA, 16 strikeouts and six walks in 14 innings for Triple-A Oklahoma City. Gonsolin was a first-time All-Star in 2022 when he went 16-1 with a 2.14 ERA and 0.87 WHIP in 24 starts. If he pitches well, he could keep a rotation spot in L.A. with Blake Snell (elbow) on the IL and Tyler Glasnow (shoulder) potentially joining him there.
Source: The Associated Press - Mike DiGiovanna
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Source: The Associated Press - Mike DiGiovanna
Tony Gonsolin Building Up To A Starter's Workload
Tony Gonsolin (back) needs at least three more rehab outings with Triple-A Oklahoma City and ramp-up to five or six innings before rejoining the Dodgers pitching staff. While it is encouraging that Gonsolin is ramping up, it's still unclear how he will fit into the starting rotation for the Dodgers upon his return. The Dodgers still have Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow, Roki Sasaki, Dustin May, and Blake Snell (shoulder). It's possible that the Dodgers could deploy a six-man rotation once they are fully healthy. Still, fantasy managers will want to keep their eyes on any updates regarding the six-man rotation as Gonsolin approaches a return. In the meantime, the Dodgers have been leaning on Landon Knack to spot-start in the rotation to help with some of the injuries.
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Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Source: Official Los Angeles Dodgers
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