Padres Acquire Mariners, Cardinals 10-Year Veteran: Report
Summary
Veteran baseball pitcher Marco Gonzales signed a minor-league contract with the San Diego Padres, with an invite to spring training. Gonzales, who did not play last season due to elbow surgery, hopes to return to Major League Baseball with the Padres.Key Facts
- Marco Gonzales has played Major League Baseball for 10 years with teams like St. Louis Cardinals, Seattle Mariners, and Pittsburgh Pirates.
- He missed the entire last season because he had surgery on his elbow in August 2024.
- Gonzales signed a minor-league contract with the San Diego Padres.
- If he makes the main team, he will earn a base salary of $1.5 million, with up to $1 million in bonuses.
- In 2024, he made seven appearances for the Pirates with a 4.54 ERA over 33 2/3 innings.
- His best season was in 2019 with the Mariners, achieving a 3.99 ERA and a 109 ERA+.
- Gonzales aims to secure a spot on the Padres' roster as they look for reliable pitchers.
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