Royals sign pitcher Tony Gonsolin to MLB contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 10:44 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
The Kansas City Royals have signed pitcher Tony Gonsolin to an MLB contract for 2026, with a team option for 2027. Gonsolin has not pitched since 2025 due to flexor pronator repair surgery. Following the signing, he was placed on the Royals' injured list, and the timeline for his return remains uncertain. Gonsolin, a former All-Star with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2022, has only made three MLB appearances in the last three seasons due to injuries. The Royals are looking for ways to improve their competitiveness next season.
- •Gonsolin signed with the Royals on August 13, 2026.
- •He was placed on the injured list immediately after signing.
- •Gonsolin’s last pitch was in 2025 due to an injury.
- •He was an All-Star in 2022 with the Dodgers.
- •Eli Morgan was designated for assignment to make roster space.
- 10:44 PMYahoo Sports — Royals sign former Dodgers All-Star, World Series champion
"The 32-year-old has only pitched three MLB games over the last three seasons because of injuries.
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