The Dodgers have actively sought to ensure a strong starting rotation through diverse acquisitions, but injuries have forced them to rely on unproven rookies. Recent pitchers like Jack Dreyer and Matt Sauer joined a long list of replacements amidst injuries to major signings Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow. However, the return of homegrown talent Tony Gonsolin marked a positive turn, as he dominated in his season debut following recovery from previous injuries, achieving impressive strikeout numbers against the Miami Marlins.
The Dodgers have repeatedly proved they cast a wide net when constructing a starting rotation, seemingly with no financial constraints.
Yet, inexplicably, the best laid plans continually fail, and they are forced to hand said ball to unproven rookies.
How refreshing it was Wednesday to turn to a homegrown solution, albeit one who has endured his own litany of injuries.
Gonsolin, fully recovered from 2023 Tommy John surgery and a sprained ankle in March, pitched for the first time since August 2023 and shone.
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