JD Bets played Tony Gonsolin OVER 5.5 strikeouts against the Angels. He noted Gonsolin’s 2025 game log of 9-8-4 punch-outs in three starts and emphasized that Los Angeles (AL) has been a strikeout gold mine, averaging 10.8 Ks per game over its last 10 and ranking 30th in MLB in that span. On his spreadsheet the Dodgers sit a modest 7th in strikeouts, but the Angels occupy the basement, giving Gonsolin a ceiling matchup. Although historical head-to-heads are limited "just a bunch of zeros," JD trusts current form—Gonsolin’s four-seamer is up two ticks and he is missing bats at a career-high 29% whiff rate. He rejected the –220 Dodgers moneyline as too chalky and instead locked in the K prop, projecting six to seven strikeouts in a pitcher-friendly dome that removes weather volatility.

Maher called Tony Gonsolin a must-add after two sharp outings off the IL. Pitching for a Dodger club that owns one of baseball’s best offenses, Gonsolin is suddenly striking out "a ton of people," something he has not always done. The right-hander’s splitter generated double-digit whiffs, and his fastball velocity sat a tick above last year’s average. Maher loves the combination of improved K-rate, elite win potential, and forgiving matchups in the NL West. He added Gonsolin pre-activation and urged managers in all formats—even shallow Yahoo leagues—to do the same before the bandwagon fills up.

Chris Welsh bucked BettingPros’ model and pounded the over 4.5 strikeouts on Tony Gonsolin at –120. The Marlins rank sixth in baseball in strikeouts per game and are especially vulnerable to Gonsolin’s splitter (35 % whiff rate) and elevated four-seam. Welsh pointed out that the Dodgers right-hander blew past the same line in his last start, fanning nine, and has quietly pushed his strikeout percentage to 24 % after a slow April. With Miami projecting just two lefties in the lineup and averaging only 3.1 runs per road game, Welsh expects Dave Roberts to let Gonsolin work deep enough to grab at least five Ks.

Mike Maher urged managers to scoop up Tony Gonsolin off waivers before a full week of fab chatter drives the price. Gonsolin’s first start back from the IL was a gem, and he’s available in 68 % of Yahoo and 88 % of ESPN leagues despite a locked-in rotation spot thanks to the Dodgers’ never-ending injury carousel. Maher expects both ratio help and win potential given Los Angeles’ run support; he reminded listeners that preseason strategy 101 is simply ‘collect Dodgers.’ Even conservative projection systems have Gonsolin in the mid-3s ERA range with a solid 1.15–1.20 WHIP, which plays everywhere in the current pitching climate. Maher warned that you’ll likely need a non-trivial bid this Sunday but still advised bidding only up to the value he provides your roster, not to block the room—he grabbed him last week for a song and wants listeners to do the same before the herd catches up.

Kelly Kirby said Tony Gonsolin should be scooped up everywhere after his six-shutout-inning return against Toronto. She is not chasing the nine strikeouts from that outing, stressing that Gonsolin’s true K-rate will settle closer to his career 22% mark. What excites her is a projected 1.00–1.15 WHIP built on elite command and a deep Dodgers lineup that turns quality starts into wins. Kirby reminded listeners that Los Angeles gives its starters the third-highest run support in baseball since 2022 and that Gonsolin’s 51-game career record (31-7) is proof that win equity matters. As long as fantasy managers treat him as a ratio stabilizer rather than a strikeout anchor, she believes he is a rest-of-season SP3 who can be streamed confidently in virtually every matchup.

Joe Pisapia urged managers to flip Tony Gonsolin immediately after the flashy return. Pisapia acknowledged the nine strikeouts, but noted it came against a Marlins team that whiffs at the second-highest rate in baseball. He reminded listeners that, outside of brief spurts, Gonsolin has been “just a jag” for most of his career. With Giolito also available in many leagues and carrying a higher ceiling, Pisapia suggested packaging Gonsolin while his value is inflated and targeting a more stable hitter or arm in return before regression hits.

Welsh called Tony Gonsolin a priority add after the Dodger righty’s nine-strikeout, 17-whiff 2025 debut against Miami. The Marlins are a strikeout-prone lineup, but Welsh emphasized the skills: four secondary pitches (slider, splitter, curveball, non-fastball mix) EACH generated at least a 40 % whiff rate, and Gonsolin located both the slider and four-seamer inside the zone while burying the splitter for chases. Welsh put him in the same pickup tier as Giolito, saying managers can comfortably stream Gonsolin in most matchups and expect above-average K totals so long as the newfound health holds.

Joe Pisapia urged managers to package Tony Gonsolin in trades after the righty fanned nine Marlins in his 2025 debut. While Gonsolin racked up 17 whiffs and a gaudy 40% whiff rate with every secondary pitch clearing 40%, Pisapia reminded listeners that Miami owns one of baseball’s highest strikeout rates and called the performance an ideal sell-high window. He labeled Gonsolin “just a guy” over the long haul, ranking him behind Lucas Giolito among recent pickups, and suggested flipping him now before his next start normalizes the strikeout pace.

Halterman wants fantasy managers to scoop up Tony Gonsolin before his season debut later this week. With Blake Snell shut down, Gonsolin should lock down the back-end rotation spot—always lucrative for wins in L.A. The right-hander owns a career 2.51 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, and 25 % K-rate prior to his 2023 Tommy John campaign. He reached five innings in his final rehab start, so quality-start volume is plausible immediately. While 2023’s 4.98 ERA shows risk, Halterman is willing to ride the Dodgers carousel: roster the current fifth starter, bank ratio help and wins, then churn when the next arm surfaces.