Tommy John surgery

In another parallel to last year, the 30-year-old right-hander continues to slowly chip away at his recovery from a 2023 Tommy John surgery, throwing regular bullpen and long-toss sessions without a clear end date to his rehab in sight.

Gonsolin’s next step will be to throw three innings in either another simulated setting, or as the start of a minor-league rehab assignment, as he works toward a long-awaited return from his 2023 Tommy John surgery.

The first time Shohei Ohtani attempted to return from a Tommy John surgery, it did not initially go well.

The starting rotation is so deep that Ohtani isn’t being rushed to the mound after Tommy John surgery and might only make a dozen starts this year.

Eventually, the Dodgers maintain, Ohtani will return to pitching this year, after being unable to last season while recovering from a second Tommy John surgery.