The Reds officially signed utility infielder Erik Gonzalez. The 32-year-old agreed to a minor-league contract with an invite to Major League Camp. He spent last year at Triple-A Charlotte as a member of the Chicago White Sox organization. Gonzalez made his big league debut with the Guardians in 2016.
The White Sox have agreed to minor league contracts with outfielder Jake Marisnick (as first reported by Kenny Van Doren of Astros Future) and infielder Erik Gonzalez (as indicated on the transaction log at MiLB.com).
Infielder Erik Gonzalez cleared outright waivers following last week’s DFA and has been assigned to the Marlins’ Triple-A affiliate in Jacksonville, per the team’s transactions log at MLB.com.
The Marlins announced a series of roster moves Friday, including selecting the contract of veteran outfielder Billy Hamilton from Triple-A Jacksonville.
The Marlins have selected the contract of infielder Erik Gonzalez. To make room for him on the active roster, infielder Willians Astudillo has been designated for assignment.
Whenever González gets into a game, it’ll be his seventh consecutive year with some MLB action. Originally an Indians’ prospect, the Dominican Republic native bounced on and off the big-league roster with Cleveland.
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Gonzalez has been out of action since July 2 due to a left oblique strain, and he had been wrapping up a minor league rehab assignment in Triple-A.
Giolito’s final stats were impressive: 13 strikeouts and only one baserunner allowed in the complete game shutout. He made 101 pitches, 74 were strikes. His game score was an incredible 99.
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