The opportunity for Tony Gonsolin to return to the Dodgers' rotation is almost gone.

[{"selector":"#anim-4f9aefb3-1d0d-4a5d-b7c0-13591ebff81f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-34.179687404002955%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The opportunity for Tony Gonsolin to return to the Dodgers' rotation is almost gone. Credit by Google

[{"selector":"#anim-655b4a2a-fb0b-4bd5-a631-2bcda2170e55 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-34.122983774626626%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] In Los Angeles Tony Gonsolin's chance to return to the Dodgers' starting rotation in time for the postseason is dwindling. Credit by Google

[{"selector":"#anim-040ac155-4cef-4f95-97ce-f9cd38b9f2af [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-30.048828003937068%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] and Manager Dave Roberts has discussed the right-potential hander's contributions in several capacities in October. Credit by Google

[{"selector":"#anim-cd4878f3-d0c8-41d5-9a7b-d53e2872cf48 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-34.367187405140704%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] On Thursday at Dodger Stadium, Gonsolin will throw two simulated innings to colleagues. The following phase of his recovery from a right forearm injury is crucial. Credit by Google

[{"selector":"#anim-241972f4-94ee-4575-b785-168d420e81e5 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.466542007104913%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Gonsolin might throw in a minor league rehab game the next week with an uneventful outing and a rapid recovery on Friday. Credit by Google

[{"selector":"#anim-d446a96b-3265-4651-beb6-b4842063424d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-26.104736183129468%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] In the best-case scenario, Gonsolin would still be able to make one start in a big league before the regular season came to a close. Credit by Google

[{"selector":"#anim-8d3a89ef-31df-48ab-875c-946915fce069 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-34.179687404002955%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Between their regular-season finale on October 5 and Game 1 of a best-of-five National League Division Series, the Dodgers have five days off. Credit by Google

[{"selector":"#anim-b32b4bde-9df5-447e-a097-c911420a8f25 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-34.122983774626626%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Theoretically, Gonsolin might use that time to increase his pitch total in preparation for a postseason debut. Credit by Google