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Tony Gonsolin Clears Waivers, Elects Free Agency After Dodgers DFA

The right-hander enters the market rehabbing an August flexor repair with an eight‑to‑ten month timeline that points to a mid‑2026 return.

Overview

  • He was designated for assignment last week and went unclaimed before choosing free agency, ending his Dodgers tenure.
  • Gonsolin underwent a flexor repair and internal brace procedure on his right UCL in August, sidelining him well past Opening Day.
  • In 2025 he made seven starts for Los Angeles, logging 36 innings with a 5.00 ERA before renewed elbow discomfort led to surgery.
  • Underlying numbers showed a 12.2% swinging‑strike rate and 24.2% strikeout rate, though command slipped with an 11.5% walk rate and 2.25 HR/9.
  • Analysts project interest on a short-term, buy-low deal or a wait-to-sign approach, as teams gauge a former All-Star with a career 3.34 ERA against his recent durability concerns.