Marco Gonzales Makes Memorable Return With AL West Rival<\/p>\n
It was Gonzales\u2019 first MLB appearance since Aug. 7, 2024, when he was pitching for the Pittsburgh Pirates. A recurring left forearm injury ended that season and he hasn\u2019t appeared in the majors since.<\/p>\n
The Rangers selected Gonzales\u2019 contract from Triple-A Round Rock earlier that day, he had signed a minor-league contract with Texas on June 23, one week after being released by the San Diego Padres organization.<\/p>\n
Mariners fans know the name very well. He\u2019s best remembered for his seven seasons in Seattle. He was acquired from the St. Louis Cardinals for outfielder Tyler O\u2019Neill in July 2017, a move that has had its fair share of debates. He developed into one of the Mariners\u2019 most dependable starters during the franchise\u2019s rebuild.<\/p>\n
The left-hander made 151 appearances for Seattle, including 148 starts, and compiled a 61\u201347 record with a 4.08 ERA across 852 1\/3 innings. He also made three consecutive Opening Day starts from 2019\u201321, becoming only the fourth pitcher in franchise history to start at least three straight season openers.<\/p>\n
It was strange to see the Rangers make the call for Gonzales. He had been torched in Triple-A all season long when he was with the Padres posting a 7.99 ERA in 13 appearances. He didn\u2019t look much better with Triple-A Round Rock posting a 8.64 ERA in four starts.<\/a> Still, he holds a 4.16 career ERA over his 11-year career.<\/p>\n The M\u2019s traded Gonzales, Jarred Kelenic and Evan White to the Atlanta Braves <\/a>in December 2023 for pitchers Jackson Kowar and Cole Phillips. Atlanta subsequently flipped Gonzales to Pittsburgh.<\/p>\n After spending nearly his entire career as a starter, Gonzales\u2019 first appearance for Texas came as a multi-inning reliever. The role may have changed, but his command-oriented approach produced a familiar result, and the first save of a career that now spans 171 major-league games.<\/p>\n Gonzales may not have to wait long for a reunion with his former club. The Mariners begin a four-game series against the Rangers in Arlington on Friday.<\/a><\/p>\n
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