Kansas City Royals Sign Former All-Star Pitcher Tony Gonsolin
The Kansas City Royals have signed former All-Star pitcher Tony Gonsolin to a one-year contract.
Kansas City, MO, August 13, 2026 —
The Kansas City Royals have added former All-Star pitcher Tony Gonsolin to their roster, signing him to a one-year contract.
Gonsolin, who previously played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, brings a history of All-Star caliber performance to the Royals. The specific financial terms of the contract were not immediately available.
The signing marks a potential boost for the Royals’ pitching staff. Gonsolin earned an All-Star selection in 2022, a season in which he posted a 16-1 record with a 2.14 earned run average (ERA) over 24 starts. He also finished seventh in Cy Young Award voting that year.
Information regarding the exact date of the signing and when Gonsolin is expected to join the team was not provided in the summary.
The Royals organization has not released further details regarding the strategic implications of this signing for their upcoming season. The team’s plans for Gonsolin’s role within the pitching rotation have not been disclosed.
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