Former Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star right-handed pitcher Tony Gonsolin has signed a major league deal with the Kansas City Royals, the team announced on Thursday.Gonsolin's contract contains a club option for the 2027 season.We have signed RHP Tony Gonsolin to a Major League contract for 2026 with a club option for 2027. Tony has been placed on the 15-day Injured List.RHP Eli Morgan has been designated for assignment.— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) August 13, 2026In the announcement, the Royals said Gonsolin has immediately been placed on the 15-day injured list. The right-hander is recovering from elbow surgery he underwent last August.The Dodgers announced on Aug. 12, 2025, that Gonsolin had pronator repair surgery on his right elbow. He was designated for assignment by the Dodgers in the offseason and entered free agency.One year and one day after the surgery announcement, he's a free agent no longer, joining the Royals.It's currently unclear if he'll pitch this season. If not, the Royals are getting a head start on his 2026 free agency with the club option.Los Angeles Dodger RHP Tony Gonsolin had pronator repair surgery on his right elbow this afternoon performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache. He will miss the remainder of the 2025 season.— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 13, 2025This story will be updated (refresh the page for the fully updated article)...Sign up for our free newsletter and follow us on X/Twitter and Facebook for the latest news.Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow