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• Dodgers' Tony Gonsolin: Making progress in recovery

  1D ago • By RotoWire

  Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Gonsolin (back) is "progressing nicely" in this throwing program, per MLB.com. Gonsolin was competing for a rotation spot for much of spring training, but he injured his back while lifting weights in early March and will open the season on the injured list. Meanwhile, Dustin May will begin the campaign as the Dodgers' fifth starter. Gonsolin doesn't seem to be dealing with a long-term issue, but it's unclear what his role will be upon his return. The right-hander didn't pitch in the majors at all last year while recovering from Tommy John surgery.

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• Dodgers' Tony Gonsolin: Lands on 15-day IL

  10D ago • By RotoWire

  Gonsolin (back) was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports. It was previously reported that Gonsolin was expected to begin the season on the injured list due to a back issue, and the team made the move official Monday. Dustin May will hold on to the fifth starter spot until Gonsolin is back at 100 percent, at which point the club will need to make a decision on whether to deploy Gonsolin in long relief or bump May from the rotation.

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• Dodgers' Tony Gonsolin: Bound for IL

  16D ago • By RotoWire

  Gonsolin (back) will begin the season on the injured list, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. Gonsolin recently injured his back while lifting, and manager Dave Roberts confirmed Tuesday that the right-hander won't be ready for the regular season. Dustin May will claim the fifth spot in the Dodgers' rotation as a result, and there's no guarantee Gonsolin will automatically claim that spot once he's healthy.

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• Dodgers' Tony Gonsolin: Dealing with back issue

  17D ago • By RotoWire

  Gonsolin has been dealing with a minor back injury suffered while lifting, Dodgers Territory reports. Skipper Dave Roberts cited the back issue as the reason Gonsolin won't have enough time to ramp all the way up in spring training. As a result, Roberts stated that Dustin May makes the most sense to open the regular season as the team's fifth starter. Gonsolin still has one minor-league option remaining, though the club would more likely elect to deploy the right-hander out of the bullpen, assuming the decision is to roll with May at the back end of the starting rotation.

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• Dodgers' Tony Gonsolin: Looking good in exhibition play

  29D ago • By RotoWire

  Gonsolin has pitched three scoreless innings, allowing two hits and no walks while striking out three batters, over two appearances in Cactus League play. Gonsolin missed all of last season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, but he appears back to full health this spring. The right-hander was super efficient in his most recent appearance Wednesday, needing just 13 pitches -- all of which were strikes -- to retire six batters. Gonsolin is a candidate to open the regular season as the Dodgers' fifth starter.

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