Tony Gonsolin: The Dodgers' ace is trending right now

He is currently in the midst of a great season.

He has a 3.24 ERA and 1.10 WHIP in 16 starts.

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He is coming off a dominant start against the Toronto Blue Jays, where he threw 7 scoreless innings and struck out 10 batters.

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He is a key part of the Dodgers' pitching staff, which is one of the best in baseball.

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He is a two-time All-Star and the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner.

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He is a young and up-and-coming pitcher who is considered one of the best in the game.

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Gonsolin is also trending because of his recent struggles. He has allowed 10 earned runs in his last two starts, and his ERA has risen to 3.24.

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This has led to some speculation that he may be regressing after his Cy Young season in 2022.

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Regardless of his recent struggles, Gonsolin is still a very talented pitcher who is trending right now because of his potential and his recent success.

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He is a key part of the Dodgers' pitching staff and is a favorite to win the Cy Young Award again in 2023.

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