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Ex-Dodger Gonsolin Joins Royals
14 Aug
Summary
- Tony Gonsolin signed a one-year deal with the Kansas City Royals.
- He is still recovering from surgery performed last summer.
- Gonsolin was an All-Star in 2022 with the Dodgers.
Tony Gonsolin, a former standout for the Los Angeles Dodgers, is set to begin a comeback with the Kansas City Royals. The pitcher has signed a one-year contract, with an option for 2027, marking his first move to a new organization.
Gonsolin is currently rehabilitating from internal brace surgery he underwent last summer. Consequently, he was placed on the 15-day injured list shortly after the signing was made official.
During his tenure with the Dodgers, Gonsolin achieved All-Star status in 2022, boasting an impressive 16-1 record with a 2.14 ERA. His development highlighted the Dodgers' player advancement strategy.
However, his recent years with Los Angeles were hampered by significant injuries, including Tommy John surgery and subsequent repairs, which impacted his 2023 and 2024 seasons. Following his release by the Dodgers in November 2025, he became a free agent. The Royals are hopeful that Gonsolin can regain his former form, potentially through rehabilitation assignments in their minor league complex in Surprise, Arizona.
