Royals sign pitcher Tony Gonsolin to contract with club option
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 10:43 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026

The Kansas City Royals have signed pitcher Tony Gonsolin to a contract that includes a club option for the 2027 season. Gonsolin, who was placed on the 15-day Injured List, will help the Royals continue to rebuild their pitching depth. He previously played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he earned All-Star recognition in 2022, but has struggled with injuries since then, including Tommy John surgery in 2024 and elbow discomfort in 2025. To accommodate Gonsolin on the roster, the Royals designated pitcher Eli Morgan for assignment.
- •Gonsolin was an All-Star in 2022 with a 16-1 record and 2.14 ERA.
- •He missed the entire 2024 season due to Tommy John surgery.
- •Gonsolin made seven starts in 2025 but suffered elbow discomfort.
- •Eli Morgan designated for assignment to make room for Gonsolin.
- •Contract includes a club option for the 2027 season.
- 10:43 PMYahoo Sports — Royals sign former All-Star pitcher Tony Gonsolin
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