Dodgers Fans React to Tony Gonsolin's Injury News

The news of Tony Gonsolin's arm injury hit Dodger fans in a lot of different ways on Monday. Here's a roundup of some of the feelings.

On Monday morning, Dodgers fans thought they'd spend the afternoon watching NL ERA leader Tony Gonsolin go for his 17th win against the Marlins in Miami. By lunchtime, we had learned that Gonsolin was heading to the injured list with a forearm issue.

It's a big hit for the Dodgers and their fans, even though word came out later that Gonsolin isn't extremely concerned about the injury and might even consider it a blessing in disguise.

Still, when your team's best pitcher goes down with an injury just five weeks before the postseason starts, it's bound to stir up some emotions in the fan base. When asked how concerned they were about Gonsolin's injury, some fans were doom-and-gloom, assuming the worst about Gonsolin's condition. Others were positive this was a procedural move by Los Angeles to get Gonsolin a little rest and keep him fresh for October.

Here's a good illustration of the range of responses:

Sounds like rest more than an injury.

— mookie szn 😤 (@LADwaybetter) August 29, 2022

12 VERY CONCERNED..... 😢😰

— El Robert (@Doncuco) August 29, 2022

The worriers had concerns ranging from rational to supernatural.

9. Dodgers consistently undersell the severity of injuries and guys always miss way more time than expected

— Brett Butler (@BBrett_01) August 29, 2022

worst news to get with 40 games left and that we realistically only have 1 starter that is proven.. We have no idea about Kershaw, Anderson can be shakey, May only started again.. Murphys law hit the pitching staff thats for sure.

— Matt S. (@Matthew_S3) August 29, 2022

I say 10. Anything mentioning forearm strain is never good if you are a pitcher.

— GGG (@GGGLA4LIFE) August 29, 2022

You get it. But there were also plenty of people who were entirely convinced this was just a ploy to give Gonsolin some rest heading into the postseason.

They are guaranteed RESTING him up for the playoffs and limiting IP. Previous high was 55 IP. He's already at 128 IP. After what jusynhappened to Buehler I'm glad they are taking it easy with him. We need him fresh and healthy for the playoffs. Not worried at all.

— Blake (@yarritsblake) August 29, 2022

1. Until I see confirmation of an actual injury.

— The Duckman))) (@bigbridontknock) August 29, 2022

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— iRTlikecrazy🌻 (@iRTlikecrazy) August 29, 2022

What about you? How worried are you about Gonsolin's injury?