Dodgers: What will the rotation look like in three years?

Projecting the 2023 Dodgers Rotation: Tony Gonsolin

The Dodgers are so rich in top-level prospects, Tony Gonsolin‘s name is often forgotten when talking about the future of the team. The 26-year-old right-hander made his major league debut last season, looking impressive in 11 appearances mixed between the bullpen and starting rotation.

Gonsolin was 4-2 with a 2.92 ERA for manager Dave Roberts in 2019. While he’s got a pretty good fastball on its own right, his ability to mix in breaking stuff makes him an effective starter. FanGraphs grades his split-finger as a 70 on a 20-80 scale. Last season, MLB hitters batted an anemic .182 against his split.

The right-hander, who is perhaps best known for his facial hair, could end up in the bullpen, but in three years, don’t be surprised if he is a fixture in the Dodgers rotation as a swingman similar to the role we might see Ross Stripling take this season in a possible 6-man rotation.

Gonsolin looked incredibly sharp this past spring before everything was shutdown. He didn’t allow a run over 5.2 innings of work, striking out six and walking only one. He is ready to take the next step on the path to becoming a full-time starter.