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Tony Gonsolin Opts for Free Agency After Injury Setback

11/13/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Tony Gonsolin, a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, was designated for assignment and opted for free agency.
He underwent elbow surgery in August and is expected to miss the 2026 season.
Gonsolin missed the 2024 season due to Tommy John surgery and posted a 3.34 ERA in 86 games.
He had a 5.00 ERA in seven starts in his final Dodgers season.

History

Historical Context

In 1974, Dr. Frank Jobe performed the first successful ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction, known as Tommy John surgery, on pitcher Tommy John, who returned to pitch for 14 more seasons. This groundbreaking procedure has since become common in baseball, with over 25% of MLB pitchers undergoing it, significantly impacting player careers and team strategies in Major League Baseball.

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Story summary

Tony Gonsolin, a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, was designated for assignment and opted for free agency.
He underwent elbow surgery in August and is expected to miss the 2026 season.
Gonsolin missed the 2024 season due to Tommy John surgery and posted a 3.34 ERA in 86 games.
He had a 5.00 ERA in seven starts in his final Dodgers season.

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