Tony Gonsolin
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August 15, 2026
Throws live batting practice Friday
Gonsolin (elbow) threw a three-inning, 45-pitch live batting practice session in Arizona on Friday, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.
Analysis
Gonsolin, who underwent Tommy John surgery with an internal brace in his right elbow in August 2025, inked a one-year deal with the Royals on Thursday as his recovery nears its final stages. Provided the right-hander doesn't experience any renewed discomfort, Kansas City hopes to send him on a rehab assignment soon. In 86 career outings with the Dodgers, Gonsolin posted a 3.34 ERA and 1.08 WHIP across 411.2 innings, though injuries have been a recurring issue for the 32-year-old.
August 13, 2026
Signs with Royals
Gonsolin (elbow) signed a one-year contract with the Royals on Thursday.
Analysis
Gonsolin has spent the entire season up to this point as a free agent, but he'll receive an opportunity with the Royals now that he's nearing the final stages of his recovery from the Tommy John procedure he underwent last August. He was placed on the 15-day injured list immediately after signing with the club, and it's unknown when he might make his season debut. Eli Morgan was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
