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Becomes free agent Gonzales elected to become a free agent Tuesday.

Impact He had been removed from the Rangers' 40-man roster, and Gonzales has opted to seek a job elsewhere rather than accepting an outright assignment. The lefty has yielded one run with a 3:4 K:BB over 6.2 innings covering three appearances for the Rangers this season.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Rangers The Rangers designated Gonzales for assignment Saturday.

Impact The Rangers will push Gonzales off the active and 40-man rosters to create roster space for Jakob Junis (thigh), who returned from the 15-day injured list Saturday. Gonzales has surrendered just one run in 6.2 innings with the Rangers but carries a 7.57 ERA and 1.87 WHIP across 69 frames in the minors this season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rangers bring up minor league INF/OF Cody Freeman and LHP Marco Gonzales

The Texas Rangers recalled infielder/outfielder Cody Freeman and selected the contract of left-hander Marco Gonzales from Triple-A Round Rock on Friday

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Selected from Triple-A The Rangers selected Gonzales' contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.

Impact Gonzales elected free agency after being outrighted to Triple-A on Aug. 2 but returned to the Rangers on a minor-league deal shortly afterward and will now reclaim a spot in the big-league bullpen, replacing Ben Peoples. Gonzales has given up just one run in six MLB innings this season, but his 7.57 ERA and 1.87 WHIP at Triple-A suggest that he'll be limited to low-leverage work with the Rangers.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Texas on MiLB deal Gonzales re-signed Friday with the Rangers on a minor-league contract.

Impact Gonzales will report to Triple-A Round Rock after coming to terms on a new deal with Texas just five days after electing free agency. The 34-year-old lefty previously made two appearances at the big-league level for the Rangers, giving up one earned run on seven hits and four walks over six innings.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers The Rangers outrighted Gonzales to Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday.

Impact Gonzales cleared waivers and will stick around in the Texas organization after he was designated for assignment Friday. The veteran southpaw was up with the Rangers for about a week and a half, making two relief appearances and allowing one earned run on seven hits and four walks across six innings.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Corey Seager returns from a 23-game IL stint as Rangers gear up for a pivotal Astros series

Shortstop Corey Seager was activated from the injured list Friday along with several other moves made by the Texas Rangers ahead of their pivotal series with the Houston Astros

JULY 31 • Associated Press

Removed from 40-man roster The Rangers designated Gonzales for assignment Friday.

Impact Gonzales permitted a total of one run in a pair of three-inning relief outings for the Rangers, but he's nonetheless being jettisoned to waivers. The southpaw would have the ability to elect free agency, if he passes through waivers unclaimed.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Gonzales' First Career Save Sets Up Potential Mariners-Rangers Reunion Former Seattle Mariners starter Marco Gonzales made his long-awaited return to the major leagues on July 21, and reached an unexpected caree...

JULY 23 • SI.COM

Former Padres pitching castoff lands unexpected MLB opportunity with Rangers The Padres took a low-risk swing on Marco Gonzales over the winter. It went nowhere, and nobody who watched him pitch for El Paso should be...

JULY 22 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Earns first MLB save Gonzales recorded his first career save Tuesday against the White Sox, allowing two hits and two walks while striking out two over three scoreless innings.

Impact After Kumar Rocker limited Chicago to one hit across six scoreless innings, Gonzales took over for his first appearance of the season after being recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday. He allowed at least one baserunner in each inning but was able to finish off the game for the first save of his major-league career after spending most of his time as a starter since debuting in 2014. Gonzales joined the Rangers on a minor-league deal in late June and allowed 16 earned runs over 16.2 innings in three Triple-A starts before his promotion. He isn't expected to see many future save chances while serving as a fill-in for Jose Corniell (elbow).

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Rocker allows 1 hit over 6 innings and Rangers get season-high 18 hits in 10-0 rout of White Sox

Kumar Rocker pitched one-hit ball over six innings for his first win in his last 10 games, Brandon Nimmo homered among his four hits and the Texas Rangers routed the Chicago White...

JULY 22 • Associated Press

Rangers 3B and leading hitter Josh Jung exits with calf tightness after C Kyle Higashioka put on IL

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung left early from a 10-0 win over the Chicago White Sox because of left calf tightness

JULY 22 • Associated Press

Rangers Select Marco Gonzales, Place Kyle Higashioka on Injured List The Texas Rangers are looking for another answer in the pitching staff and selected the contract of veteran Marco Gonzales late Tuesday.

JULY 21 • SI.COM

Joins big-league bullpen The Rangers selected Gonzales' contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.

Impact Gonzales joined the Rangers on a minor-league pact in late June and has since allowed 16 earned runs in just 16.2 innings over three starts. Despite his poor performance, the 34-year-old will return to the majors for the first time in two seasons and join the Rangers' bullpen as a long reliever, replacing the injured Jose Corniell (elbow).

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers' obsession with former Mariners veers toward parody with latest signing Marco Gonzales is the latest former Mariners player to sign with the Rangers organization, but his best days are behind him, and that's putt...

JUNE 26 • SODOMOJO.COM

Padres' discarded rotation insurance lands with Rangers after ugly minor-league run Marco Gonzales is getting another shot. It’s just not going to be with the San Diego Padres. The Texas Rangers signed the veteran lefty to a...

JUNE 24 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Gets MiLB pact from Rangers The Rangers signed Gonzales to a minor-league contract Monday, mmm reports.

Impact Gonzales was released by the Padres last week after posting a 7.99 ERA, 2.03 WHIP and 36:18 K:BB over 47.1 innings at Triple-A El Paso. He missed the entirety of the 2025 campaign following flexor tendon surgery. The 34-year-old Gonzales will give the Rangers some experienced rotation depth, presumably at Triple-A Round Rock.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Padres pull plug on aging lefty in latest reminder that veteran fliers have limits The Padres have clearly seen enough of Marco Gonzales. It’s hard to blame them. They gave him 13 starts in Triple-A, and unfortunately,he co...

JUNE 19 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Let go by Padres The Padres released Gonzales on Tuesday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Gonzales had spent the season with Triple-A El Paso prior to his release Tuesday. There, he had a 7.99 ERA with a 2.03 WHIP with a 36:18 K:BB through 47.1 innings across 3 games. The southpaw had missed the entire 2025 season after undergoing surgery to repair a flexor tendon in his left forearm. His last MLB appearances were in 2024 when he had a 4.54 ERA in seven games for the Pirates.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Won't make Opening Day roster The Padres reassigned Gonzales to minor-league camp Saturday.

Impact Gonzales signed with San Diego on a minor-league contract in late January. The Padres had an open competition for their final two Opening Day rotation spots this spring, but Gonzales failed to make an intriguing case, posting an ugly 10.80 ERA, 2.55 WHIP and 13:9 K:BB over 13.1 innings. The 34-year-old missed all of last season while recovering from flexor tendon repair surgery in his left forearm, and given his results this spring, it's clear he hasn't yet fully shaken off the rust.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Padres' low-risk Marco Gonzales bet comes with a brutal reminder of the uphill climb The Padres signed Marco Gonzales because February always exposes the same truth: even the most talented rosters eventually run out of health...

FEBRUARY 28 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Nets NRI pact from San Diego The Padres signed Gonzales to a minor-league contract Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Gonzales will receive $1.5 million if in the majors, with an additional $1 million available in incentives. The lefty went unsigned while missing the entire 2025 season following flexor tendon surgery, but he should be fully recovered from that operation and enter spring training without major restrictions. Gonzales -- who turns 34 in February -- hasn't pitched in a game setting since Aug. 2024, so he'll surely need some time in the minors. He holds a career 4.16 ERA over 170 appearances (162 starts) at the major-league level.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Free agent after option declined The Pirates declined Gonzales' (forearm) $15 million club option for 2025 on Monday, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Gonzales will miss most, if not all, of the 2025 season after having flexor tendon surgery in September, so declining the option was a given. He'll enter free agency as he continues the rehab process.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes surgery Gonzales underwent flexor tendon repair surgery on his left forearm Friday, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Gonzales is expected to need 12 months before returning to play, meaning he will likely be sidelined for most, if not all of the 2025 campaign. The Pirates are expected to decline his $15 million team option for next season, and the 32-year-old southpaw may pursue a two-year deal in free agency.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Rangers bring up minor league INF/OF Cody Freeman and LHP Marco Gonzales

Corey Seager returns from a 23-game IL stint as Rangers gear up for a pivotal Astros series

Rocker allows 1 hit over 6 innings and Rangers get season-high 18 hits in 10-0 rout of White Sox

Rangers 3B and leading hitter Josh Jung exits with calf tightness after C Kyle Higashioka put on IL