Erik González - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Sent to Triple-A The Marlins outrighted Gonzalez to Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday after he cleared waivers.

Impact Gonzalez will stay in the Miami organization after he was cast off the 40-man roster Friday to open up a spot for outfielder Billy Hamilton, whose contract was selected from Jacksonville. Before being designated for assignment, Gonzalez saw action in 16 games for the Marlins and slashed .189/.268/.216 over 41 plate appearances.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Gonzalez was designated for assignment by the Marlins on Friday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Gonzalez had his contract selected from Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday and went 1-for-6 with a double and two strikeouts while appearing in three games before getting DFA'd. The move was made in correspondence with Joey Wendle (hamstring) being activated from the 10-day injured list and Billy Hamilton having his contract selected Friday. He will either report to Jacksonville, get claimed by another team or be released outright, the first of which seems most likely.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected, starting Sunday Gonzalez had his contract selected by the Marlins and is starting at third base Sunday against the Mets, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Gonzalez was up in the majors for a few weeks in May and appeared in 12 games, but he struggled at the plate with a .194/.286/.194 slash line. He'll rejoin Miami's 26- and 40-man rosters Sunday, as Willians Astudillo was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to Triple-A Gonzalez was returned to Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact The Marlins selected Gonzalez's contract to fill in for Joey Wendle (hamstring) and made space for him on the roster by placing Richard Bleier (illness) on the COVID-19 injured list. With both Wendle and Bleier activated Thursday, Gonzalez will head back to Jacksonville. Across 35 plate appearances with Miami, Gonzalez maintained a .194/.286/.194 line with three RBI and four runs scored.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Posts first steal of year Gonzalez went 1-for-4 with a run scored and his first stolen base of the season in Sunday's win over Atlanta.

Impact Getting the start at shortstop and hitting eighth, the 30-year-old utility player was able to make a contribution in a 4-3 victory. Gonzalez is batting only .192 (5-for-26) since his promotion with three RBI and four runs, and with Jon Berti (illness) expected to rejoin the roster any day now, Gonzalez's latest stint in the majors could be drawing to a close.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up third straight start Gonzalez will start at third base and bat ninth in Tuesday's game against the Nationals, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Gonzalez will stay in the lineup for the third game in a row after going 1-for-6 with two walks, two RBI and a run scored over the Marlins' previous two contests. The versatile infielder has started at three different positions in the past three days, but he'll likely lose hold of his utility role -- and likely, his spot on the 40-man roster -- once Jon Berti (illness) is cleared to return from the COVID-19-related injured list.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves up from Triple-A The Marlins selected Gonzalez's contract from Triple-A Jacksonville prior to Sunday's game in San Diego, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Miami cleared room for Gonzalez on the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster by placing reliever Richard Bleier on the COVID-19 injured list. Even though he was moved on the roster in place of Bleier, Gonzalez is expected to step into Jon Berti's role as a righty-hitting infielder off the bench after Berti was placed on the COVID-19 IL on Saturday.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on injured list at Triple-A Triple-A Indianapolis placed Gonzalez on its 7-day injured list Sunday due to an unspecified issue, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

Impact Since being outrighted to Indianapolis earlier this month, Gonzalez appeared in nine games for the affiliate and went 4-for-30 at the plate. Since he no longer possesses a spot on the Pirates' 40-man roster, Gonzalez is unlikely to receive a September call-up, especially now that he's dealing with an injury.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Happ, Cards bullpen combine on 1-hitter, top Pirates 4-1

AUGUST 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Remains in organization Gonzalez cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, Jake Crouse of MLB.com reports.

Impact The offensive bar to stick around as a utility infielder isn't a high one, but Gonzalez generally hasn't been able to clear it throughout his six-year career. It's no surprise to see a 29-year-old with a career .245/.276/.345 slash line go unclaimed on the waiver wire. He'll remain an organizational depth option for now.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Winker's big night powers Reds past Pirates 11-3

Jesse Winker went 3 for 5 with a homer, double and tied a career-high with six RBIs to lift the Cincinnati Reds over the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-3 on Saturday night

AUGUST 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Designated for assignment Gonzalez (side) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and designated for assignment Saturday.

Impact Gonzalez had been on the injured list since July 2 due to a side injury, but his rehab process was faster than expected. The 29-year-old appeared in five rehab games and went 2-for-13 with a double, two runs, two RBI and three walks, but he'll lose his spot on the 40-man roster since the Pirates have several young players they want to see on the major-league roster prior to the end of the season.

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keller scheduled to start for Pittsburgh against Cincinnati

The Pirates will start Mitch Keller on Saturday and the Reds are expected to counter with Vladimir Gutierrez

AUGUST 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Brubaker scheduled to start for Pittsburgh against Cincinnati

The Reds will send Wade Miley to the mound Friday and the Pirates will give JT Brubaker the start

AUGUST 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Crowe, Pirates to face Gray, Reds

The Reds will send Sonny Gray to the mound Thursday and the Pirates will give Wil Crowe the start

AUGUST 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Brault, Pirates to face Peralta, Brewers

The Pirates will start Steven Brault on Wednesday while the Brewers are expected to counter with Freddy Peralta

AUGUST 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Houser expected to start as Brewers host the Pirates

The Brewers will roll out Adrian Houser to the mound Tuesday and the Pirates will give Max Kranick the start

AUGUST 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Wilson, Pirates to face Lauer, Brewers

The Pirates will start Bryse Wilson on Monday while the Brewers are expected to counter with Eric Lauer

AUGUST 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies to visit the Pittsburgh Pirates

The Phillies will start Kyle Gibson on Sunday while the Pirates have yet to announce who will take the mound

AUGUST 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Stallings' RBI in 9th sends Pirates to 3-2 win over Phillies

Jacob Stallings drove in the winning run with a fielder’s choice in the bottom of the ninth inning, giving the Pittsburgh Pirates a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sa...

AUGUST 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Beginning rehab stint Gonzalez (side) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact Gonzalez said Tuesday that he was feeling "about 95 percent," and he'll return to game action for the first time since he was placed on the 10-day injured list July 2. The Pirates haven't announced a firm timetable for his return, but the 29-year-old could rejoin the big-league club as early as next week against the Brewers.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brubaker expected to start for the Pirates against the Phillies

The Pirates will send JT Brubaker to the mound Saturday and the Phillies will give Aaron Nola the start

JULY 31, 2021 • Associated Press

Crowe expected to start for Pittsburgh against Philadelphia

The Pirates will roll out Wil Crowe to the mound Friday and the Phillies plan to give Vince Velasquez the start

JULY 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Kuhl scheduled to start as Pittsburgh hosts Milwaukee

The Pirates will roll out Chad Kuhl to the mound Thursday and the Brewers plan to give Freddy Peralta the start

JULY 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Milwaukee to visit Pittsburgh Wednesday

The Brewers will start Adrian Houser on Wednesday while the Pirates have yet to announce who will take the mound

JULY 28, 2021 • Associated Press

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