Victor González
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Jun 21 2024The Yankees designated Gonzalez for assignment Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gonzalez was acquired via trade from the Dodgers over the offseason and didn't pitch well in pinstripes, holding a 3.86 ERA but an ugly 11:13 K:BB over 23.1 innings. The 28-year-old had a career 3.22 ERA and 86:31 K:BB in 89.1 innings coming into 2024, so there could be interest by way of waivers or trade.
Apr 21 2024Gonzalez earned the save Sunday, allowing one walk and no hits with a strikeout over a scoreless inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gonzalez drew the save opportunity due to Clay Holmes getting a day off, and the former converted for his second save of the campaign. Gonzalez has been a reliable arm for the Yankees thus far, yielding a run in just one of his nine appearances this season (8.1 innings).
Apr 1 2024Gonzalez picked up the save Monday against the Diamondbacks, surrendering no runs on one hit and no walks over one inning. He didn't generate a strikeout. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gonzalez surprisingly was handed the ball in the ninth, filling in for closer Clay Holmes, who got the night off after making two straight appearances to end March. The 28-year-old capitalized on the opportunity, cashing in for his second career save -- his first since 2021. While he likely won't see many more save chances fall his way, Gonzalez landing ninth-inning work Monday likely serves as a vote of confidence from Yankees manager Aaron Boone.
Jan 11 2024The Yankees and Gonzalez avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $860,000 contract Thursday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was his first year of arbitration eligibility. Acquired from the Dodgers in a trade last month, Gonzalez posted a 4.01 ERA and 30:10 K:BB over 33.2 frames with the big club in 2023 in his first year back from elbow issues.
Dec 11 2023The Yankees acquired Gonzalez and Jorbit Vivas from the Dodgers on Monday in exchange for Trey Sweeney, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers needed to clear a couple spots on their 40-man roster for the additions of Shohei Ohtani and Joe Kelly. Gonzalez, 28, didn't pitch in the big leagues at all in 2022 due to elbow issues and went back-and-forth between the majors and minors in 2023, collecting a 4.01 ERA and 30:10 K:BB over 33.2 frames with the big club. He's held left-handed batters to a .209/.282/.282 batting line in his career and will give the Yankees another lefty relief option.
Sep 30 2023The Dodgers recalled Gonzalez from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gonzalez will give the Dodgers additional bullpen depth to close out the season as Lance Lynn is away from the team on bereavement leave. Gonzalez holds a 4.13 ERA and 1.13 WHIP through 32.2 innings in the majors this season.
Sep 12 2023The Dodgers optioned Gonzalez to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gonzalez has pitched well over the last handful of weeks, but he'll get the boot Tuesday with swing-and-miss maestro Kyle Hurt arriving in Los Angeles. Gonzalez, 27, holds a 4.13 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 29:10 K:BB in 32.2 major-league innings this year.
Aug 12 2023The Dodgers recalled Gonzalez from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gonzalez was optioned to Triple-A on Thursday, but he will come back up to the majors to replace Yency Almonte (knee) on the active roster. The 27-year-old southpaw holds a 5.32 ERA and 1.27 WHIP through 23.2 innings in the majors this season and will likely be limited to middle relief while in Los Angeles.
Aug 10 2023The Dodgers optioned Gonzalez to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the return of Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Thursday, Gonzalez will be sent back to the minors to free up a roster spot. The 27-year-old lefty has been effective out of the bullpen for Oklahoma City with a 2.60 ERA through 17.1 frames, and he could return to Los Angeles if the Dodgers need a fresh arm down the line.
Aug 8 2023The Dodgers recalled Gonzalez from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gonzalez was sent down to Triple-A on July 3 and has since put up a 3.48 ERA and 1.55 WHIP through 10.1 innings with Oklahoma City. Despite Gonzalez's lack of production in the majors this season, he'll be called upon to replace Bryan Hudson, who was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.
Jul 3 2023Gonzalez was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gonzalez was knocked around for three runs on four hits and one walk while striking out one over 1.1 innings Monday in Kansas City, and he'll now head to Triple-A to make room for a fresh arm in Gavin Stone. Gonzalez owns a 5.32 ERA and 1.27 WHIP with a 22:7 K:BB across 23.2 frames so far this season with the Dodgers.
Jun 10 2023Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters Saturday that a left-hander will be the opener against the Phillies on Sunday, and it could be Gonzalez, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gonzalez was the opener for the Dodgers for Friday's game, and with Los Angeles going with a bullpen game for the series finale on Sunday, it seems likely that Gonzalez will be on the bump for the first inning or two for that contest. He won't qualify for a decision, so there's no reason to have him in a fantasy lineup Sunday.
Jun 9 2023Gonzalez will serve as an opener for the Dogers on Friday in Philadelphia, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Michael Grove had been the projected starter but instead will now be in line for bulk relief innings. With Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper slated to hit for the Phils in the first inning, using the left-handed Gonzalez as an opener makes sense.
May 21 2023Gonzalez (1-1) was tagged with the loss against St. Louis on Saturday, surrendering three runs on two hits and one walk while striking out one batter over one-third of an inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gonzalez entered in the eighth inning of a tie game and allowed a double and an intentional walk before serving up a three-run homer to Nolan Gorman. The southpaw had been dominant coming into the contest, tossing 11.1 scoreless frames and posting a 12:3 K:BB over his first 10 appearances of the campaign. Given that context, it's unlikely that his rough outing against the Cardinals will impact manager Dave Roberts' trust in Gonzalez.
Oct 7 2022Gonzalez (elbow) could be activated if he's needed during the Dodgers' postseason run, per MLB.com. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gonzalez is currently on the 60-day injured list as a result of the elbow surgery he underwent in May. The lefty reliever experienced fatigue during his rehab but was able to log four minor-league appearances in late September, pitching four scoreless innings and striking out four batters. Gonzalez didn't take the mound for the Dodgers during the regular season, but he has playoff experience and will work to be ready in case injuries create the need for a lefty reliever during the team's postseason run.
Sep 24 2022Gonzalez (elbow) returned to the mound with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, per MLB.com. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gonzalez was temporarily shut down from throwing earlier in the month due to fatigue, but he's since returned to pitching with the Dodgers' Triple-A club. The left-hander has made two appearances this week, allowing two hits and striking out two batters over two scoreless innings. Gonzalez has yet to pitch with the big-league club in 2022, so it's uncertain whether he will be able to ramp up in time to get back to the majors before the end of the regular season.
Sep 12 2022Gonzalez (elbow) has stopped his rehab assignment due to fatigue, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gonzalez will be shut down for the season after experiencing arm fatigue during his way back from left elbow surgery. He'll now have the offseason to reset and should be ready to go for spring training, barring any major setbacks.
Sep 2 2022Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Gonzalez (elbow) is on track to return from the 60-day injured list in mid-September, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gonzalez began his rehab assignment Aug. 16, so the Dodgers will have 30 days from the date to evaluate him before he'll have to be activated or pulled off the assignment. Through his first five rehab outings between Triple-A Oklahoma City and the rookie-level Arizona Complex League, Gonzalez has covered five innings while striking out five and allowing three earned runs on five hits and two walks. Roberts said fellow relievers Tommy Kahnle (elbow) and Danny Duffy (forearm) are on similar return timelines, so the Dodgers may not have room for all three bullpen arms on the 28-man active roster down the stretch even if all avoid setbacks during their respective rehab assignments.
Aug 19 2022Gonzalez (elbow) joined Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday to continue his rehab, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gonzalez actually kicked off his rehab stint in the ACL, striking out two batters in a scoreless inning Tuesday. The left-hander was subsequently sent to OKC, though he's yet to pitch for the Triple-A squad. Gonzalez last pitched in the majors last August, so he'll likely be given ample time to ramp up.
Jun 25 2022Manager Dave Roberts said Saturday that Gonzalez (elbow) has resumed throwing, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's not clear when Gonzalez resumed throwing, but it's encouraging to see him progressing in his recovery after he underwent left elbow surgery in mid-May. Roberts is optimistic that that the southpaw will rejoin the Dodgers sometime in August.
May 15 2022Gonzalez (elbow) was moved from the 10-day to the 60-day injured list Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gonzalez recently underwent left elbow surgery, and he's not expected to be able to return until at least August. With that in mind, his transfer to the 60-day IL doesn't impact his recovery timeline. The designation was one of a series of moves made by the Dodgers on Sunday to make room on the 40-man roster for Michael Grove and Shane Greene, both of whom were recalled from the minors.
May 12 2022Gonzalez underwent surgery on his elbow Wednesday, Sarah Wexler of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Dave Roberts noted Gonzalez is feeling "as good as expected" after the procedure. There is no clear timetable for Gonzalez's return to the mound, though late August is the team's current estimate.
May 8 2022Gonzalez (elbow) will undergo arthroscopic debridement surgery that will force him to miss extended time, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Dave Roberts was initially hopeful that Gonzalez would be able to return in mid-to-late May, but the southpaw will be forced to miss extended time due to his procedure. It's possible Gonzalez is able to return prior to the end of the regular season, but his return timetable depends on what the doctors find during his surgery.
Apr 26 2022Gonzalez (elbow) tossed a bullpen session Tuesday, and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated he could be going on a minor-league rehab assignment soon, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gonzalez went on the 10-day injured list near the end of spring training due to left elbow inflammation, and he has yet to see game action this season. The left-hander has been throwing, however, and his bullpen session Tuesday included both fastballs and sliders. Gonzalez could vie for a big-league bullpen spot when fully healthy and ramped up.
Apr 8 2022Gonzalez's elbow soreness has gone away, but he's still expected to miss another 3-4.5 weeks, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gonzalez landed on the 10-day injured list Thursday and will apparently miss more than the minimum, though he's at least trending in the right direction. There's no guarantee he returns to the big-league roster once healthy, as he spent the end of last season in the minors.
Apr 7 2022The Dodgers placed Gonzalez on the 10-day injured list Thursday with left elbow inflammation, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gonzalez presumably picked up the injury coming out of his final Cactus League appearance March 31. Given that Gonzalez's elbow issue is being characterized as inflammation, he may just require a few days off to allow the swelling subside before he's able to ramp up again. A lengthy stint on the injured list wouldn't appear to be in the cards for Gonzalez, who turned in a 3.57 ERA over 35.1 innings with the Dodgers in 2021 across 44 appearances.
Aug 25 2021The Dodgers optioned Gonzalez to Triple-A Oklahoma City, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty has thrown 2.1 scoreless frames since returning from a knee injury Thursday. Gonzalez has had a solid season, posting a 3.57 ERA and 33:19 K:BB in 35.1 innings, but he was deemed not worthy of a roster spot now that Joe Kelly (undisclosed) is back from the injured list. Any injury in the Dodgers' bullpen would likely bring Gonzalez back to the big leagues, so his 2021 is probably not over at the MLB level.
Aug 19 2021Gonzalez (knee) was activated from the injured list Thursday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gonzalez was placed on the injured list Aug. 6. He made a brief rehab appearance on Aug. 17, surrendering three earned runs across one-third of an inning. Prior to his injury, Gonzalez logged 16 holds and will presumably return to a high-leverage role to provide some relief to the team's short-handed pitching staff.
Aug 17 2021Gonzalez (knee) will begin a rehab assignment with Low-A Rancho Cucamonga on Tuesday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gonzalez has been on the injured list since Aug. 6 with right knee inflammation. Given that he's able to start a rehab stint after just 11 days on the IL, he will likely need just one or two outings in the minors before being activated. With that in mind, he could rejoin the Dodgers' bullpen during the upcoming series against the Mets.
Aug 6 2021Gonzalez was placed on the 10-day injured list due to right knee inflammation Friday, retroactive to Aug. 4. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gonzalez's injury may have contributed to his lackluster stat line in Tuesday's appearance against Houston, when he allowed two runs on a hit and a walk while striking out one in one inning. Whether he's forced to spend more than 10 days on the shelf remains to be seen, but his move to the injured list will help clear room for Trea Turner, who was reinstated from the COVID-19 IL on Friday.
Jul 20 2021Gonzalez gave up three runs on four hits while striking out one batter over two-thirds of an inning against the Giants on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw made his first appearance in two weeks after being reinstated from the injured list earlier in the day. He appeared rusty in the brief outing, giving up a pair of singles and a pair of doubles sandwiched around a sacrifice fly. The subpar performance pushed Gonzalez's season ERA up to 3.45 -- it had been a much tidier 2.57 prior to Monday.
Jul 19 2021The Dodgers reinstated Gonzalez (foot) from the 10-day injured list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Los Angeles optioned reliever Jake Reed to Triple-A Oklahoma City to open up a spot on the 26-man roster for Gonzalez, who missed two weeks with the left foot injury. Prior to being sidelined, Gonzalez had been serving as a key part of the bridge to closer Kenley Jansen. Over 36 appearances out of the Dodgers bullpen, Gonzalez has collected three wins, 16 holds and one save while posting a 2.57 ERA.
Jul 16 2021Gonzalez (foot) will begin a rehab assignment with Low-A Rancho Cucamonga on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was reported earlier Friday that the southpaw was nearing a rehab assignment, and now he'll officially make the short trip to Rancho Cucamonga. The 25-year-old has only been out 10 days with plantar fasciitis in his left foot, so he shouldn't need more than an appearance or two in the minors before being activated. With that in mind, he could rejoin the Dodgers' bullpen as soon as Sunday in Colorado or Monday when the club returns home to play the Giants.
Jul 10 2021Gonzalez (foot) threw a bullpen session at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gonzalez will be eligible to return from a battle with plantar fasciitis when the Dodgers return from the All-Star break Friday. The club hasn't officially confirmed that he'll do so, but the fact that he's already throwing bullpens nearly a week before that date seemingly bodes well for his timeline.
Jul 6 2021Gonzalez was placed on the 10-day injured list with left plantar fasciitis Tuesday, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gonzalez had made relief appearances in each of the last two games, and he allowed one run on three hits and one walk while striking out two in 1.2 innings. Per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that he's hopeful it will be a short IL stint for the southpaw, which indicates that he could be activated when the club returns from the All-Star break July 16. Left-hander Garrett Cleavinger was recalled by the Dodgers in a corresponding move.
Jul 2 2021Gonzalez didn't factor into the decision Thursday against the Nationals after allowing one run on two hits across two-thirds of an inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gonzalez served as the opener Thursday and only recorded two outs before being lifted, as he was far from effective and allowed two of the four batters he faced to reach base. His seven-pitch outing ended a streak of four straight scoreless appearances, but he still owns a solid 2.39 ERA across 26.1 innings in 2021, logging 34 outings thus far.
Jul 1 2021Gonzalez will serve as the opener in Thursday's game against the Nationals, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gonzalez last pitched Monday, and he allowed one hit and no walks while striking out one in a scoreless inning to earn his 16th hold. The southpaw hasn't pitched more than 1.1 innings in any of his 33 relief appearances to begin the year, but it's not yet clear how long he could last ahead of primary pitcher Tony Gonsolin on Thursday.
Jun 29 2021Gonzalez earned the hold against the Giants on Monday with a scoreless inning during which he gave up one hit and struck out one batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander came on in the seventh inning with the Dodgers protecting a one-run lead. He hit LaMonte Wade Jr. to begin the frame and surrendered a one-out single to Buster Posey but managed to escape the inning without allowing any runs. Gonzalez and teammate Blake Treinen -- who also notched a hold in the contest -- have been running neck-and-neck for the team lead in holds, with Gonzalez establishing a narrow 16-to-15 advantage. They both rank among the top five in the category leaguewide.
Jun 9 2021Gonzalez (3-0) earned the win Wednesday versus Pittsburgh. He struck out one in 1.1 scoreless innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old relieved Tony Gonsolin with two outs in the second inning. Gonzalez got Colin Moran to line out to end a bases-loaded threat. The southpaw then pitched a perfect third inning. He's been solid this year with a 2.14 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 21:9 K:BB across 21 innings. He's picked up a save, 13 holds and a blown save in 25 appearances, mainly as one of the Dodgers' setup men to closer Kenley Jansen.
May 20 2021Gonzalez (1-0) won Thursday's 3-2 match with the Diamondbacks, throwing 1.1 innings with three strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gonzalez entered a 2-2 tie in the sixth with two out and runners on the corners and whiffed Domingo Leyba before pitching a 1-2-3 seventh with two more strikeouts. A Will Smith homer in the bottom of the inning put him in line for the win, his first of the season. Gonzalez has only surrendered three runs in 16 innings all season and leads MLB with 12 holds, proving why he's a key piece in one of the best bullpens.
May 15 2021Gonzalez struck out one batter and hit one batter in a scoreless one-third of an inning Friday to pick up a hold against Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Los Angeles jumped out to an 8-0 lead in the second inning, but the Marlins gradually clawed their way back into the contest. They loaded the bases and sent the tying run to the plate in the top of the eighth, prompting Dodgers manager Dave Roberts to turn to Gonzalez. The lefty hit the first batter he faced to force in a run but then struck out Jon Berti to finish the inning. Gonzalez has emerged as one of the team's most trusted late-inning relievers, registering a 1.38 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 11:7 K:BB across 13 innings. He is tied for the MLB lead with 10 holds.
Apr 28 2021Gonzalez (illness) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gonzalez was dealing with COVID-19 vaccine side effects Tuesday, but he'll be available once again Wednesday. Outfielder DJ Peters was sent down in a corresponding move.
Apr 27 2021Gonzalez was placed on the injured list Tuesday for undisclosed reasons. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Dave Roberts said earlier in the day that the Dodgers could put some players on the injured list while they deal with side effects from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, and that may be the reason behind the move. Gonzalez could be activated as soon as he feels better if he is indeed on the COVID-19 injured list, though the team didn't specify the reason for his absence.
Apr 17 2021Gonzalez recorded the save in Saturday's win over the Padres, walking one and recording the final two outs of the game. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old came in shaky with a wild pitch to advance a runner and proceeded to walk Jurickson Profar, but got himself together as he retired the following two batters. Gonzalez recorded his first save of the season, partially due to a limited bullpen given last night's extra inning affair.
Apr 10 2021Gonzalez was credited with the hold Friday against Washington as the result of a perfect inning during which he struck out two batters. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gonzalez threw nine of his 10 pitches for strikes in the spotless outing and induced a swing-and-miss on five of his offerings. The left-hander's three holds are tied for first in MLB, and he has posted a 3:1 K:BB across 2.2 frames covering four outings.
Mar 16 2021Gonzalez has pitched in five Cactus League contests, allowing one hit and two walks while striking out six over 5.1 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gonzalez broke through with a 1.33 ERA and 0.74 WHIP across 20.1 innings during his 2020 rookie campaign, and his fabulous numbers were largely backed up by advanced metrics. He is rolling again this spring and figures to be the Dodgers' top left-handed bullpen option. He'll be even more important at the start of the campaign if Brusdar Graterol and Joe Kelly (soreness) are unable to be ready by Opening Day.
Sep 27 2020Gonzalez pitched a scoreless inning, allowing one hit and striking out one as the opener in Sunday's win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gonzalez got the opener job done with his solid first inning. HE allowed Shohei Ohtani to reach on a single in the second before Dustin May took over on the mound. Gonzalez ends the regular season with a strong 1.33 ERA, 0.74 WHIP and 23:2 K:BB across 20.1 innings this season. He went 3-0 with two holds and could be a strong option out of the bullpen during the Dodgers' playoff run.
Sep 13 2020Gonzalez (3-0) allowed a hit and struck out a pair over two innings to earn the win Sunday versus the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gonzalez was one of eight pitchers the Dodgers used in the contest, and the only one to work multiple innings. The official scorer deemed his performance worthy of the win in a game in which the Dodgers never trailed. Gonzalez has a 1.13 ERA, 0.63 WHIP and 17 strikeouts in 10 outings spanning 16 innings, mainly in the middle innings.
Aug 19 2020Gonzalez was recalled from the Dodgers' alternate training site Wednesday, Eric Stephen of True Blue LA reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Tony Gonsolin getting optioned down since the Dodgers don't need a sixth starter anytime soon, Gonzalez was brought up to help out the bullpen. He gave up one run in one inning in his lone appearance this season and will work in low-leverage situations.
Aug 5 2020Gonzalez was optioned to the Dodgers' alternate training site Wednesday, Pedro Moura of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gonzalez spent less than a week on the big-league roster, allowing a run on three hits in one inning in his only appearance. Zach McKinstry was recalled in a corresponding move.
Aug 1 2020Gonzalez tossed one-plus inning in his major-league debut against Arizona on Friday, allowing one run on three hits and no walks while striking out one and hitting one batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: One day after he was moved to the active roster, Gonzalez was called into a tight contest in the fifth inning. The southpaw worked his way around a pair of baserunners in his initial frame to hold Arizona scoreless, but he allowed a single and a double leading off the sixth and Arizona plated a run. Gonzalez figures to be relegated to low-leverage duties for the forseeable future.
Jul 30 2020Gonzalez was added to the Dodgers' 30-man roster Thursday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gonzalez will take the roster spot of Terrance Gore, who was designated for assignment Thursday. There was speculation that the southpaw could take Alex Wood's (shoulder) spot in the rotation for Friday's game against the Diamondbacks. However, with the Dodgers announcing that Tony Gonsolin would get the nod in Friday's tilt, Gonzalez seems likely destined to join the Los Angeles bullpen.
Jul 29 2020Gonzalez is among a group of pitchers whom the Dodgers are considering for a spot start Friday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alex Wood (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, leaving the Dodgers without a definite starter for Friday's road tilt against Arizona. Gonzalez is traveling with the Dodgers on their current road trip as part of the club's taxi squad, notes Gurnick, so he could take a spot on the 30-man roster with ease. The southpaw's versatility makes him a good fit for the role -- he was impressive as both a starter and a reliever in the minors last season. Still, Gonzalez may not be the favorite for the start given the fact that he has pitched only 14 innings above Double-A ball.
Mar 6 2020Gonzalez was optioned to minor-league camp Friday, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gonzalez was considered a long shot to break camp with the big league club and his bid to make the Opening Day roster officially came to an end Friday. Although the right-hander will begin the 2020 campaign in the minors, the 24-year-old reliever still figures to have a decent chance of making his MLB debut at some point this season.
Oct 31 2019Gonzalez was added to the Dodgers' 40-man roster Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw recorded a 2.31 ERA with a 1.26 WHIP in 38 appearances (13 starts) in the minors last season. The 23-year-old has yet to appear in the majors, but his addition to the 40-man roster bodes well for his chances of debuting in 2020.