Tony Gonsolin returned to the mound after 18 months due to Tommy John surgery, throwing a scoreless first inning in a spring training game against the Chicago Cubs. He showed improved command with 11 of his 18 pitches being strikes, including potent split-fingered fastballs. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts praised Gonsolin's performance, noting his sharpness and readiness for the season ahead. This outing stands in contrast to Gonsolin's previous struggles, where he faced significant challenges before undergoing surgery, raising hopes for his comeback this season.
"Overall, I felt pretty good," Gonsolin said. "It was cool to be back in like a real game. I thought the fastball execution could be a little bit better..."
"I thought the command was good, the throw was good ... he just looks sharp right now," Roberts said. "I think he's in a really good spot. Given what he's been through the last calendar year."
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