Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin struggled in his second rehab start for Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Gonsolin couldn’t finish three innings. The right-hander threw 56 pitches over 2.2 innings. He allowed two runs, five hits, and one walk. He also recorded a hit-by-pitch.
Gonsolin is recovering from Tommy John surgery and made his first rehab start on Sept. 10. Gonsolin pitched through two innings, allowing three hits, no earned runs, and no walks. The righty also earned three strikeouts.
His first start was a step in the right direction, but Gonsolin’s latest appearance on the mound isn’t what the Dodgers were hoping to see.
Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly replaced Gonsolin in the third frame. Kelly was also making his second rehab appearance.
This is Kelly’s second stint on the injured list this season. The right-hander was previously sidelined by a strained right shoulder for two months.
In 31 games this season, Kelly is 1-1 with a 5.20 ERA. He’s struck out 30 batters in 27.2 innings but also struggled with control, allowing four homers (he allowed three all of last season), hitting four batters, and walking 14.