Miami Marlins pitcher Chi Chi Gonzalez had his contract selected by the big club on Thursday while left-handed pitcher Devin Smeltzer has been designated for assignment in a corresponding move. The veteran right-hander has largely struggled at the big-league level, posting a 5.66 ERA and minuscule 4.1% K-BB% across 68 appearances, 52 of which have been starts. Gonzalez has made three starts with the Marlins' Triple-A affiliate in 2023, working to a 4.54 ERA but also striking out just 12.3% of the batters he's faced across six starts. Smeltzer posted a 6.89 ERA in six appearances (one start) with the Marlins this season spanning 15 2/3 innings of work.
The Miami Marlins agreed to terms with right-hander Chi Chi Gonzalez on a minor-league deal on Tuesday. The deal includes an invitation to spring training next year. The 30-year-old pitched for the Minnesota Twins, Milwaukee Brewers and New York Yankees in 2022, going a combined 7-5 with a 5.87 ERA (5.55 FIP), a 1.52 WHIP, 15 strikeouts and seven walks in 23 innings over just seven appearances (five starts). At best, Gonzalez will be a fill-in spot starter for the Marlins rotation in 2023. In six major-league seasons with five different teams, Gonzalez has a 5.66 ERA (5.37 FIP), a 1.49 WHIP and a 13.5 percent strikeout rate in 284 2/3 innings pitched covering 68 outings (52 starts).
New York Yankees starting pitcher Chi Chi Gonzalez had his contract selected and will start Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles. The 30-year-old right-hander pitched relatively well in the minors before being called up but has struggled in limited major league action this year. He owns a 6.87 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, and 12:4 K/BB ratio over 18 1/3 innings (six appearances, four starts).
The New York Yankees signed free-agent right-hander Chi Chi Gonzalez to a minor league deal on Tuesday. It would be an understatement to say that Gonzalez has bounced around in 2022. The Yankees will be his fourth major league team after stops with the Detroit Tigers, Minnesota Twins and Milwaukee Brewers. He's only thrown 18 1/3 innings over six appearances (four starts), allowing 14 earned runs on 24 hits (five homers surrendered) while walking four and striking out 12. The 30-year-old will merely serve as minor league depth for the Yankees down the stretch.
The Colorado Rockies designated starting pitcher Chi Chi Gonzalez for assignment on Sunday. They also recalled pitchers Justin Lawrence and Antonio Santos and optioned infielder Rio Ruiz on Sunday. Gonzalez had a rough year in 2021, his third season in a Rockies jersey. He made 24 appearances (18 starts) and went 3-7 with a 6.46 ERA and a 1.52 WHIP. He ranked in the bottom 1% of the league in a number of statistics such as strikeout rate (12.5%), xERA (6.60) and xSLG (.527).
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chi Chi Gonzalez (oblique) has been placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right oblique strain, the team announced. Gonzalez is having a miserable season, so this news shouldn't affect many fantasy leagues. He's sporting a 6.50 ERA with just a 12.5 K% and 18 HRs allowed over 99.2 innings. The severity of the injury isn't clear at the moment, and there's no guarantee that he'll make it back before the season's end. Ryan Feltner will most likely stick in the rotation with Gonzalez sidelined, although he should probably stay on the waiver wire after allowing six runs in just 2.2 innings during his debut on Sunday.
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chi Chi Gonzalez took the loss on Tuesday when he allowed five runs on eight hits over just 1 1/3 innings in a 12-3 defeat at the hands of the San Francisco Giants. This was a forgettable day for Gonzalez and the Rockies as he never stood a chance. He coughed up five runs over just 1 1/3 innings while the Giants notched eight hits. The poor outing made his already inflated ERA balloon to 6.50 for the year. He pairs that with an ugly 1.53 WHIP and 55:28 K/BB ratio over 99 2/3 innings (23 appearances, 18 starts). He's slated to start against the Phillies on the road in his next turn and obviously has no fantasy value.
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chi Chi Gonzalez took a no-decision on Thursday when he allowed three runs on four hits with four walks and one strikeout over 3 2/3 innings in a 6-5 loss to the Atlanta Braves. Gonzalez had an inefficient outing on Thursday, issuing four walks and needing 79 pitches--43 strikes--to get through his 3 2/3 innings. Jorge Soler smashed a solo homer off him in the first inning and Austin Riley added two more runs with an RBI double in the third. The Rockies still had the lead when he exited the ball game but he didn't go deep enough to qualify for the decision. He now owns a 6.13 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, and 55:28 K/BB ratio over 98 1/3 innings (23 appearances, 17 starts). He'll face the Giants at home in his next turn and shouldn't be streamed in that one.
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chi Chi Gonzalez allowed three runs on four hits across three innings in a 7-5 win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. Gonzalez was filling in for Austin Gomber, who was placed on the paternity list and performed as well as you would expect. He served up a two-run homer to Wil Myers in the top of the second inning before allowing an RBI single to Manny Machado in the third. He was pulled after three innings and didn't record a strikeout or a walk. The 29-year-old now owns an ugly 6.15 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, and 53:24 K/BB ratio over 93 2/3 innings (20 appearances, 16 starts). It's unclear if he'll get another start in the coming week but if he does, it'll come against the Cubs on the road. He has no fantasy value as a starter or a reliever though.
Chi Chi Gonzalez Will Start Wednesday Vs. The Padres
Colorado Rockies pitcher Chi Chi Gonzalez (illness) will return from the COVID-19 list and start Wednesday's game against the San Diego Padres. He will fill in for Austin Gomber, who was placed on the paternity list Tuesday. The 29-year-old has struggled this season, owning a 6.06 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, and 53 strikeouts across 90 2/3 innings. Gonzalez can't be trusted to be used as a streamer and should be avoided in all league formats. Gomber will miss at least the next three days and it's unclear at this time if he will make a turn in the rotation this week.