Gonsolin was optioned to the Dodgers' alternate training site Saturday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gonsolin had a nice start in his 2020 debut Friday, but he wouldn't have been available to pitch for several days after tossing four innings against the Diamondbacks. As a result, Mitchell White will take Gonsolin's place on the pitching staff now that the team's rotation is back up to full strength.

Gonsolin did not factor into the decision during Friday's loss after holding the Diamondbacks scoreless across four innings. He allowed one hit and a walk while striking out one.

EDGE Analysis

Aside from giving up a leadoff double to Ketel Marte in the first inning and a walk to Kole Calhoun in the fourth, Gonsolin shut the Diamondbacks down with ease, though he only got a chance to pitch through four frames. The 26-year-old was called up ahead of his scheduled start Friday to fill in for a spot start with Alex Wood (shoulder) and Clayton Kershaw (back) on the injured list. Gonsolin found success during his rookie campaign in 2019 with a 2.93 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 37:15 K:BB across 40 innings. With Kershaw expected to rejoin the rotation Sunday, Gonsolin's major league status may be put on hold once again.

Gonsolin was officially called up from the alternate training site ahead of his scheduled start Friday at Arizona, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old didn't make the Opening Day roster but will step into the rotation Friday with Alex Wood (shoulder) and Clayton Kershaw (back) battling injuries. Gonsolin impressed in his first taste of major-league action in 2019 with a 2.93 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 37:15 K:BB over 40 innings. The outing is likely only a spot start, since Kershaw may be able to rejoin the rotation within the next few days.

Gonsolin will start Friday's game on the road against the Diamondbacks, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although Gonsolin began the season at the Dodgers' alternate training site, he'll fill the team's hole in the rotation after Alex Wood (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday. With Clayton Kershaw (back) expected to return Sunday or Monday, Gonsolin's appearance will likely only be a spot start. The right-hander made 11 appearances (six starts) with the Dodgers last season, posting a 2.93 ERA and 1.02 WHIP over 40 innings.

Gonsolin is being considered to start at Arizona on Friday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Alex Wood (shoulder) moved to the 10-day injured list Tuesday, the Dodgers have a hole in their rotation for Friday's road tilt against the Diamondbacks. Manager Dave Roberts named four candidates to fill in as a starter, and Gonsolin may be the favorite given that he is the only pitcher among the group with major-league experience. The right-hander fared well in 40 innings with the Dodgers last season, going 4-2 with a 2.93 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 37:15 K:BB.

Gonsolin was optioned to the Dodgers' alternate training site Friday, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gonsolin had missed the first several days of camp for an undisclosed reason, but he was still able to work at the team's major-league camp. However, Friday's transaction signals that he won't begin the season in the majors as he'll continue developing among some of the Dodgers' top prospects. The right-hander made 11 appearances (six starts) in the big leagues last year, posting a 2.93 ERA and 1.02 WHIP over 40 innings. He could be one of the team's top options if injuries occur on the major-league pitching staff.

Gonsolin is taking part in workouts at the Dodgers' facility Wednesday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old missed the first few days of summer training for unspecified reasons, but he'll now begin ramping up for the start of the season. David Price opted out of the 2020 season over the weekend, which could provide Gonsolin a chance to push for a rotation spot, assuming he can get built up to a starter's workload by Opening Day.

Gonsolin has yet to report to Dodgers camp for undisclosed reasons, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

If Gonsolin's absence were due to COVID-19, the Dodgers wouldn't legally be able to confirm. Gonsolin is a potential rotation candidate this season after David Price announced over the weekend that he'd elected to opt out of playing this year, but if he's unable to get up to a starter's workload by Opening Day, that idea will have to be put on hold for now.

Gonsolin was named a candidate for the 2020 rotation Sunday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

A spot in the Dodgers' 2020 starting rotation opened up Saturday when David Price announced that he would opt out of playing, and manager Dave Roberts named Gonsolin among three candidates to fill a starting role. Ross Stripling and Dustin May are also in contention for the role, but it wouldn't be surprising to see all three of them take on some starting duties during the abbreviated 2020 season. Gonsolin performed well during his first major-league stint in 2019, posting a 2.93 ERA and 1.02 WHIP over 11 appearances (six starts).

Gonsolin's spot on the Opening Day roster could be helped by an abbreviated campaign, Pedro Moura of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gonsolin was considered on the 26-man bubble before spring training was suspended, though he had been all but eliminated from consideration for the starting rotation. That could change if a 2020 season takes place, as such a scenario would potentially include expanded rosters and fewer off days. Per Moura, the Dodgers have discussed using "as many as eight starting pitchers" depending on how the schedule plays out, making Gonsolin a contender for a spot in the rotation. The right-hander started six games for the big club last season, posting a 2.89 ERA and 24:10 K:BB over 28 innings.