1 week Ago By Ryan Anderson, LAFB Network
Right-handed pitcher Tony Gonsolin is steadily progressing in his recovery and nearing a return to the Los Angeles Dodgers , having undergone Tommy John surgery in February 2024. Gonsolin’s recovery sidelined him for the entirety of the 2024 season, and his 2025 campaign has yet to see him make a Major League appearance. A setback occurred on March 17th when the Dodgers placed him on the 15-day injured list due to back tightness, further delaying his anticipated comeback.
However, Gonsolin is now actively engaged in his rehabilitation with Triple-A Oklahoma City. The 2022 National League All-Star has made two starts for the affiliate, with his most recent outing on Wednesday showcasing positive signs. In that game, Gonsolin pitched 3.
1 innings, allowing just one unearned run while impressively striking out seven batters. The Oklahoma City Comets’ official Twitter account (@OKC_comets) highlighted his performance, noting his efficient 46 total pitches. Los Angeles Dodgers’ Dave Roberts Gives Tony Gonsolin Injury Update Dodgers manager Dave Roberts provided an update this week, indicating that Gonsolin still requires a few more weeks of rehabilitation.
Roberts outlined the plan, stating that the team aims for Gonsolin to build up to five or six innings in his rehab starts before he is deemed ready to rejoin the major league roster. Speaking to Bill Plunkett, Roberts explained the immediate steps: “He’s going to be built up to three innings (in his next rehab start). Then I think the plan for him is to make sure he gets up to five innings or potentially six innings.
So, he’s a few weeks away.” Prior to the forearm injury that sidelined him in August 2023, Gonsolin recorded a 4.98 ERA with 82 strikeouts in his most recent MLB season.
Notably, in his other four seasons with the Dodgers, he consistently posted ERAs of 3.23 or lower, demonstrating his potential as a valuable member of their pitching staff. The Dodgers have been particularly cautious with returning pitchers from injury, given the current challenges they are navigating with several arms on the injured list, including Blake Snell’s recent placement on the 15-day IL with left shoulder inflammation, and Shohei Ohtani’s ongoing progress towards his pitching debut with the team.
Like Gonsolin, Ohtani has not pitched since 2023 as he recovered from surgery that limited him to designated hitter duties last season, and the team is prioritizing a patient approach to his return to avoid any further setbacks. While both Gonsolin and Ohtani are expected to be significant additions to the Dodgers’ rotation in the future, Gonsolin appears to be on track to take the mound in Chavez Ravine before Ohtani, provided his rehabilitation continues without any further complications. This article first appeared on LAFB Network and was syndicated with permission.
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