"When a player is outrighted, they are sent to the Minor Leagues, but some players have the opportunity to reject that and become a free agent. Players with more than five years of Major League service time can reject an assignment to the Minor Leagues, and players with more than three years of Major League service time, or who have been previously outrighted, may reject the outright assignment to become a free agent."
"Gonsolin was set to enter his final year of team control through arbitration, which would have given him a raise over the $5.4 million he made during the 2025 season. However, the right-hander underwent internal brace and flexor repair surgery on Aug. 12 that should keep him out for much of the 2026 season. The timeline for recovery is roughly eight to 10 months."
The Los Angeles Dodgers outrighted Tony Gonsolin after designating him for assignment and Gonsolin elected free agency instead of reporting to the Minor Leagues. Players with sufficient Major League service time or prior outrights can reject assignments and become free agents. Gonsolin was due to enter his final arbitration-controlled year and likely would have received a raise over $5.4 million. The right-hander underwent internal brace and flexor repair surgery on Aug. 12 with an estimated eight- to 10-month recovery that should sideline him for much of 2026. Prior injuries and returning young pitchers influenced roster decisions. Gonsolin debuted in 2019 and was a 2022 All-Star.
Read at Dodger Blue
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]