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Padres' Oscar Gonzalez: Lands in San Diego on MiLB pact
The San Diego Padres signed Oscar Gonzalez to a minor-league contract Tuesday.Gonzalez spent all of the 2024 season in the minors, slashing .294/.333/.469 with eight homers and seven steals in 78 games with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in the Yankees organization. Slated to turn 27 in January, Gonzalez hit .269/.299/.413 over 145 contests with the Guardians from 2022-23.
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Yankees' Oscar Gonzalez: Returns from 7-day IL
Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre reinstated Oscar Gonzalez (orbital) from its 7-day injured list Tuesday.Gonzalez picked up his first starts of the season for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday and Wednesday, going 1-for-9 with an RBI, a run and a stolen base. The 26-year-old outfielder/designated hitter missed the first month of the season while recovering from a fractured right orbital, which he sustained when he fouled a ball off his face in a March 25 exhibition. Gonzalez appeared in five rehab games for Single-A Tampa before joining Scranton/Wilkes-Barre's active roster.
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Yankees' Oscar Gonzalez: Discharged from hospital
Oscar Gonzalez (orbital) was recently discharged from a hospital in Mexico City and is at home resting, Brendan Kuty of The Athletic reports.Gonzalez suffered a right orbital fracture after fouling a pitch off his face during an exhibition game Monday. Though he seems to be doing much better two days after suffering the injury, the New York Yankees don't have a timeline for when he'll be ready for game action. Once Gonzalez is cleared, he'll head to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
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Yankees' Oscar Gonzalez: Diagnosed with orbital fracture
Oscar Gonzalez suffered a right orbital fracture during Monday's exhibition against Diablos Rojos de Mexico, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.Gonzalez fouled a pitch off his face and was immediately taken to the hospital for further evaluation. He's expected to remain in the hospital overnight for observation.
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Yankees' Oscar Gonzalez: Headed for further evaluation
Oscar Gonzalez was treated for a bruised right eye at the stadium and was then transferred to Centro Medico ABC Hospital in Mexico City for further testing, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.Gonzalez was forced from Monday's game after fouling a pitch off his face, and he was eventually carted off the field. He was in line to begin the 2024 season with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre prior to suffering the injury.
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Yankees' Oscar Gonzalez: Carted off field
Oscar Gonzalez was carted off the field after fouling a pitch off his face Monday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.Gonzalez was reassigned to minor-league camp earlier in the day, and his status for the start of the minor-league season now appears to be in jeopardy following this scary injury. The team should have more information on the extent of the injury after further evaluation.
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Yankees' Oscar Gonzalez: Reassigned to minor-league camp
The New York Yankees reassigned Oscar Gonzalez to minor-league camp Monday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.Gonzalez was removed from the 40-man roster in January but played his way into contention for an Opening Day roster spot with a nice showing this spring. He ultimately fell short, though, and will provide outfield depth at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
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Yankees' Oscar Gonzalez: Remains in organization
The New York Yankees outrighted Oscar Gonzalez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday.The 26-year-old has lost his spot on the 40-man roster but will stick around in the organization as outfield depth. Gonzalez has put up a .712 OPS with 13 home runs over 562 plate appearances at the major-league level.
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Yankees' Oscar Gonzalez: Bumped from 40-man roster
Oscar Gonzalez was designated for assignment by the New York Yankees on Wednesday.The club needed to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Marcus Stroman. Gonzalez was just claimed off waivers by the Yankees in December and will now go through the waiver process again. The 26-year-old showed promise in 2022 but slashed just .214/.239/.312 across 180 plate appearances in the majors in 2023.
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Yankees' Oscar Gonzalez: Claimed by Yankees
The New York Yankees claimed Oscar Gonzalez off waivers from the Guardians on Friday, Jack Curry of YES Network reports.After an impressive rookie season in 2022, Gonzalez's numbers took a major dip in '23, when he slashed .214/.239/.312 across 180 plate appearances. The 25-year-old will have a shot at starting in the Yankees' outfield, though a bounce-back performance at the plate in the spring would greatly improve his chances.