The Los Angeles Dodgers made a big announcement on Saturday night by releasing the information that starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin will be activated off the Injured List, and make his first start in 2025 on Wednesday against the Miami Marlins. It will come in front of the Dodger faithful at Dodger Stadium.

Manager Dave Roberts announced on Saturday before the team’s game versus the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Tony Gonsolin–remember him?–the #Dodgers RHP, an NL All-Star when he went 16-1 with a 2.14 ERA in 24 starts in 2022, will be activated next week and is expected to make his first start in 20 months against #Marlins on Wednesday in Chavez Ravine. https://t.co/9Vesvbjo6Y

The 30-year-old right-hander has not started in nearly two years, which also came against the Marlins.

Gonsolin has had quite the journey with Los Angeles thus far in his career. He was an All-Star in 2022 going 16-1 with a 2.14 ERA in 24 starts and 130.1 innings, but has regressed and dealt with major injuries since then. He appeared to be ready to go for the 2025 season in spring training, but had a back tightness problem, which sent him to the 15-day IL to start the year.

With Blake Snell on the IL, the Dodgers desperately need some stability in their starting rotation and serviceable arms.

Gonsolin made four rehab starts for Triple-A Oklahoma City and had a 3.21 ERA in 14 innings.

Will Gonsolin be the All-Star he was in 2022 with a devastating splitter and pinpoint command? That remains to be seen, but at least the Dodgers will be getting a veteran arm back and not have to rely on either a young starter or a bullpen game.

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