The Los Angeles Dodgers had eight rookies make their MLB debut during the 2019 season, and a ninth (Alex Verdugo) who built on his previous time up with the club. Of the players who reached the Majors for the first time, three were pitchers — including Tony Gonsolin.
During Spring Training, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he would not be surprised if Gonsolin and Dustin May both made their MLB debut this year. President of baseball operations Andrew Friedman surmised those opportunities would potentially come in the bullpen.
Gonsolin was the organization’s Pitcher of the Year in 2018 and continued to impress in camp.