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ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Dodgers have had to deal with more than their fair share of injuries this season, and the latest news out of the team’s front office isn't exactly encouraging. Andrew Friedman, the Dodgers' president of baseball operations, confirmed today that right-hander Tony Gonsolin underwent an internal brace procedure, effectively ending his 2025 campaign.
This procedure, a revision of Tommy John surgery with added flexor tendon cleanup, comes with a recovery timeline of 8-10 months, meaning Gonsolin won’t be available for the remainder of this season, and his availability for the beginning of next season remains uncertain.
Gonsolin, 31, who was expected to be a key part of the Dodgers’ pitching staff, has been plagued by elbow issues for a significant portion of his career. While this procedure isn’t a full-blown Tommy John surgery, which typically involves a longer recovery period, the damage to his flexor tendon and ligament requires an extended rehab process. The fact that he won’t be pitching again until at least mid-2026 is a major blow to the Dodgers.
Gonsolin has been out since the first week of June, as they will likely have to rely on other arms moving forward, as the season is nearly coming to an end.
But that wasn’t the only injury update for the Dodgers today. The team also placed right-hander Brock Stewart on the injured list with shoulder inflammation, a move that further depletes their bullpen depth. Dave Roberts said that Stewart, who had been a reliable arm out of the bullpen this year for the Minnesota Twins, who was acquired before the trade deadline.
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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.
Stewart first felt discomfort in his shoulder about four days ago. He is scheduled for testing tomorrow in Los Angeles to determine the extent of the injury.
To fill Stewart’s spot on the roster, the Dodgers called up Edgardo Henriquez, who will be active for tonight’s game. Henriquez, 23, has shown flashes of potential in the minors but remains unproven, mainly at the Major League level. With Stewart out and the bullpen already dealing with injuries to key players, Henriquez’s role in the coming days could be pivotal.
As the season heads into its final stretch, the Dodgers are now forced to confront a number of significant roster changes, especially in their pitching ranks. The loss of Gonsolin—and now Stewart—means the team’s pitching depth will continue to be tested. It also opens up more opportunities for young arms to prove themselves in high-leverage situations.
Latest on Roki Sasaki ahead of his rehab start on Thursday in OKC
The Dodgers are not planning to move Roki Sasaki into the bullpen at this time, despite mounting pitching concerns and a thinning depth chart. Roberts addressed the situation, emphasizing the team's current need for Sasaki to remain a fixture in the rotation.
“You look at the rotation right now, we don’t have much more depth,” Roberts said. “So if something does happen, you've got to be able to backfill.”
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki (11) throws before the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Dodger Stadium.
Sasaki, the highly touted Japanese right-hander, was the focal point of the Dodgers' offseason moves on this pitching staff. His electric stuff and potential have made him one of the most exciting arms in the league. However, with injuries to key starters and bullpen depth being tested, rumors had swirled about a potential bullpen shift for Sasaki.
But for now, the Dodgers are holding firm, keeping Sasaki in a starting role to provide stability in an otherwise volatile rotation. The build-up for Sasaki will be a priority for the Dodgers as Sasaki begins his rehab with his first start on Thursday for Oklahoma City.