Dodgers All-Star pitcher Tony Gonsolin heads to IL with forearm strain

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The Los Angeles Dodgers put All-Star pitcher Tony Gonsolin on the injured list Monday because of a strained right forearm, making the move as a precaution hours before his scheduled start against the Miami Marlins.

Pitching more than he ever has in his career, Gonsolin is tied for the big league lead with 16 victories. His injury is the latest for a rotation that's helped the Dodgers post the best record in the majors.

"It just felt kind of tight coming out of the last outing," Gonsolin said. "I’ve dealt with a little bit of tightness early this year. Thought it was going to go away a couple of days and it lingered this time so we are going to push back."

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Tony Gonsolin #26 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Dodger Stadium on August 05, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Harry How/Getty Images)

After splitting time between starting and relief his first three seasons, the 28-year-old Gonsolin (16-1) has emerged as one of the top pitchers in the major leagues. The right-hander leads the NL with a 2.10 ERA and is tied with Houston's Justin Verlander and Atlanta's Kyle Wright for the most wins in the majors.

With injuries to three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw and Walker Buehler, Gonsolin ascended in the Dodgers’ rotation and earned his first All-Star selection.

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But Gonsolin’s workload also has increased, unlike his previous three seasons with the club. Gonsolin already has thrown 128 1/3 innings this season after a previous a major league high of 55 2/3 in 2021.