Tony Gonsolin DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher 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.

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher 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.

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander 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.