Pirates Place Marco Gonzales on IL; Done for the Season
p/c: Kim Klement Neitzel - USA Today Sports
Marco Gonzales’ 2024 season came to an end on Monday, as the Pittsburgh Pirates put the veteran southpaw on the 60-day injured list, with a forearm strain.
Last offseason, on December 3rd, the Atlanta Braves acquired Gonzales from the Seattle Mariners, in a five-player trade - highlighted by Jarred Kelenic.
On December 5th, the Braves flipped Gonzales to the Pirates, for a player to be named later. In addition, Atlanta took on $9.25 million of his $12 million dollar salary for 2024.
Gonzales pitched well in three April starts, before a forearm strain landed him on the IL.
The 32-year-old left-hander returned to the Pirates’ rotation on July 12th. In his last four starts, he posted a 6.67 ERA. Overall, his ERA, in seven starts with Pittsburgh was 4.54.
Gonzales has a $15 million dollar club option for 2025, which the Pirates will no doubt decline this offseason.