Manager Dave Roberts said Friday that he was encouraged by the results of Gonsolin's (forearm) MRI, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Dodgers said Thursday that Gonsolin wasn't progressing as quickly as the team had hoped, but the right-hander will begin a throwing program Saturday following the results of his MRI. Roberts is optimistic that Gonsolin will miss just two turns through the rotation.

Gonsolin isn't progressing as quickly as the Dodgers had hoped in his recovery from a forearm strain, and manager Dave Roberts said the right-hander will undergo an MRI on Friday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Roberts was careful to note that Gonsolin hasn't suffered a setback since being placed on the injured list Monday, but the 28-year-old All-Star was unable to do any light throwing over the past couple days as had been originally planned. The MRI should shed more light on a potential return date for Gonsolin, but for the time being, Roberts is optimistic the right-hander will miss only two turns through the rotation, according to Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that he expects Gonsolin (forearm) to miss only two starts after the right-hander was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Though Gonsolin was diagnosed with a right forearm strain Monday, neither the Dodgers nor the National League Cy Young Award contender seem especially concerned about the injury. According to Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times, Gonsolin felt tight coming out of his most recent start Aug. 23, and the Dodgers seem to have placed him on the shelf out of an abundance of caution, with Roberts noting that the team had planned to curb the right-hander's innings in September anyway. Per Ardaya, Gonsolin passed all strength and ligament testing and won't require an MRI, leaving him optimistic he'll be ready to return from the IL when first eligible Sept. 10. He'll rest the next two days before being re-evaluated Wednesday, and if doctors remain satisfied with the condition of Gonsolin's arm, he could resume a throwing program. The Dodgers called up Michael Grove from Triple-A Oklahoma City to fill Gonsolin's spot in the rotation Monday in Miami.

The Dodgers placed Gonsolin on the 15-day injured list Monday with a right forearm strain.

EDGE Analysis

One of the National League's leading Cy Young Award candidates after going 16-1 with a 2.10 ERA and 0.86 WHIP over his first 23 starts, Gonsolin has already blown past his innings count from 2021 (128.1 in 2022, up from 68.1), but his move to the IL looks to be more than a means of workload management. Given his diagnosis of a forearm strain, Gonsolin could well be in danger of missing extended time, though a team source doesn't believe the injury is anything that will affect his availability for the postseason, per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. On a more fortunate note for the Dodgers, Clayton Kershaw (back) looks on pace to return from the 15-day IL this week, but Los Angeles will first turn to Triple-A Oklahoma City pitcher Michael Grove to step into Gonsolin's spot in the rotation Monday in Miami.

Gonsolin (16-1) allowed a run on three hits and two walks while striking out three over five innings to earn the win Tuesday over the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Gonsolin also threw two wild pitches in the start. With the Dodgers up 7-1 after five innings, manager Dave Roberts elected to take the right-hander out of the game after 77 pitches (45 strikes). Considering he's now at a career-high 128.1 innings, it makes sense that the team will be cautious with him in the midst of a breakout year. Gonsolin hasn't allowed multiple runs in any of his last four starts, trimming his ERA to 2.10 with a 0.86 WHIP and 116:35 K:BB through 23 outings overall. He's tentatively projected to make his next start in pitcher-friendly Miami.

Gonsolin (15-1) earned the win over Milwaukee on Wednesday, allowing two hits and one walk while striking out eight batters over seven scoreless innings.

EDGE Analysis

Gonsolin held the Brewers without a hit until the fifth inning, and he didn't allow any baserunners to reach second base over his seven innings of work. The All-Star hurler tied a season high with eight strikeouts and picked up his fourth straight victory. Gonsolin is nearing his high mark as a professional with 123.1 innings on the campaign, but he's showing no signs of slowing down -- in fact, he's been dominant over his past three starts, allowing just one run over 18.2 innings. The right-hander is tied for the MLB lead with 15 victories, has held opponents to a league-low .169 batting average and ranks second in the National League with a 2.12 ERA.

Gonsolin (14-1) gave up one earned run on two hits and three walks while striking out three over 6.2 innings to earn the win in an 8-3 victory over the Royals on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Gonsolin retired the first 16 batters he faced and carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning to pick up his 14th win of the season. All of the offense the Royals mustered against Gonsolin came on an RBI double before he exited the game with a 5-1 lead after throwing 85 pitches. The 28-year-old right-hander has now strung together two excellent starts in a row after some minor struggles toward the end of July. He is tied for the NL lead in wins and ranks second in the league with a 2.24 ERA, behind only Sandy Alcantara (2.01). He is tentatively expected to make his next start at Milwaukee next week.

Gonsolin (13-1) earned the win during Friday's 8-1 victory over San Diego, allowing three hits ad one walk with six strikeouts in five scoreless innings.

EDGE Analysis

Gonsolin put two Padres on in the first inning but limited the damage to only two more baserunners the rest of the way, retiring the final seven he faced. The 28-year-old has now posted consecutive wins after losing his first contest and is tied with Atlanta's Kyle Wright for second in the majors with 13 victories. Gonsolin sports a 2.30 ERA and 0.89 WHIP with 102 strikeouts in 109.2 innings across 20 starts and currently lines up to face off against Kansas City next weekend.

Gonsolin (12-1) allowed three runs on five hits, a walk and a hit batsman while striking out six over five innings to earn the win over the Rockies on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Gonsolin limited the damage to the third inning, when he gave up a solo home run to Brian Serven and a two-run single to Randal Grichuk. Gonsolin did well enough to earn his first win in his last three starts. He still has a 2.41 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 96:28 K:BB across 104.2 innings in 19 starts this year, but the shine is coming off as the right-hander has surrendered 12 runs in his last 16 innings. He'll look to steer out of the skid in his next projected start, currently scheduled to be a home start versus the Padres next weekend.

Gonsolin (11-1) took the loss Monday versus the Nationals. He allowed four runs on six hits and three walks while striking out four in six innings.

EDGE Analysis

After allowing no more than three runs or two earned runs in his first 16 starts, Gonsolin has been tagged for nine runs in 11 innings on either side of the All-Star break. His undefeated run came to an end Monday, as he was responsible for all of the Nationals' fifth-inning rally. The loss was the right-hander's first in over a calendar year -- his last one was July 19, 2021 against the Giants. Despite the recent regression, he still has a 2.26 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 90:27 K:BB across 99.2 innings. He'll look to get back on track in his next start, though it's projected to be a tough road outing in Colorado this weekend.