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Dodgers Lose Gonsolin and Stewart as Padres Seize NL West Lead

Tony Gonsolin’s season-ending elbow surgery followed by Brock Stewart’s injured list move deepens the Dodgers’ bullpen crisis, putting their title defense at risk.

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Aug 4, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Brock Stewart (41) delivers a pitch in the top of the ninth inning during an MLB game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Overview

  • On August 13, the Dodgers announced starter Tony Gonsolin underwent season-ending elbow surgery and that trade-deadline pickup Brock Stewart was placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation.
  • With Stewart, Tanner Scott, Kirby Yates, Brusdar Graterol and Michael Kopech sidelined, at least five potential October high-leverage relievers are unavailable.
  • The bullpen ranks in the bottom 10 in ERA and has thrown more innings than any in MLB, recording three blown saves in the past month.
  • San Diego’s more aggressive deadline acquisitions have propelled the Padres past Los Angeles for first place in the National League West.
  • Dodgers executives and coaches have publicly expressed confidence that injured pitchers will return and that the staff could be at its strongest in October.