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Dodgers Activate Tony Gonsolin, Option Matt Sauer After Stellar Performance

After 20 months away from Major League Baseball, the Los Angeles Dodgers have officially activated All-Star Tony Gonsolin off the inured list to start Wednesday’s game.

As a result, right-handed pitcher Matt Sauer was optioned after throwing five innings and earning his first career win on Tuesday.

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The right-hander has been out of commission since August 2023, when he pitched at Dodger Stadium against the Miami Marlins. Wednesday afternoon, Gonsolin returns to the same mound to face off against the same team in his long-awaited return.