Gonzalez was a part of the trade that sent talented infielder Trey Sweeney to the Yankees in December 2023. His year-long voyage has been turbulent, revealing both opportunities and challenges. Gonzalez made 27 appearances for the Yankees, posting a 3.86 earned run average (ERA). He displayed glimpses of his promise, especially when he held left-handed hitters to an abysmal.143 average.
The Yankees have released LHP Victor Gonzalez. He'd been with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
— Bryan Hoch ⚾️ (@BryanHoch) September 15, 2024
However, his performance started to decline as his walk rate spiked to a concerning 13.4%, surpassing his strikeout rate of 11.3%. Following these issues, Gonzalez was designated for assignment and later sent down to Triple-A, where he posted a 4.50 ERA over 22 innings. Earlier in his career with the Dodgers, Gonzalez achieved notable success.
He made his debut in 2020 with an impressive 1.33 ERA over 20.1 innings and played a key role during the Dodgers’ World Series run, maintaining a solid 2.70 ERA. However, an elbow debridement surgery in 2022 kept him out for the entire season, and his performance was inconsistent upon his return in 2023. As a free agent, Gonzalez aims to revitalize his career and secure a new opportunity to demonstrate his skills. His ERA of over 4.00 in 2024 contrasts sharply with his earlier potential, underscoring the unpredictable nature of a player’s career in MLB.
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