Thursday was a busy transactional day for the Dodgers, who exercised 2026 club options for third baseman Max Muncy ($10 million) and relief pitcher Alex Vesia ($3.65 million) but also made several other moves.

Tony Gonsolin was designated for assignment, which made room on the full 40-man roster for Muncy’s return. But it was a tough break for Gonsolin, who came back from Tommy John surgery to make seven starts in 2025 but underwent another elbow surgery in August which included both an internal brace procedure and flexor tendon repair.

At best Gonsolin might return in the final month or two of 2026, and with five years, 152 days of service time he is eligible for salary arbitration and likely in line to make at least another $5.4 million next season.

Gonsolin was an All-Star in 2022 wi

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