NICK GONZALES NEWS

Locked into second base job Gonzales is expected to serve as the Pirates' primary second baseman in 2025, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

Impact Gonzales got his first prolonged look in the majors in 2024 and held his own by posting a 94 wRC+ and .709 OPS. That performance combined with his pedigree sets him up as a key contributor for the 2025 season, with the majority of his playing time likely coming at second base. Across 28 plate appearances this spring, Gonzales has struck out only 14.3 percent of the time, though that's also come with just two extra-base hits.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

How a rocky Yankees stint prepared Isiah Kiner-Falefa for another run at becoming Pirates' everyday shortstop BRADENTON, Fla. — Not long after Nick Gonzales finishes his daily pregame work at second base, the former first-round pick regularly makes t...

MARCH 8 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Homers in two straight Gonzales went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Saturday against the Yankees.

Impact Gonzales took Luis Gil yard to record a home run in his second consecutive game, his only two long balls since returning from the injured list Aug. 26. He's still had an impressive close to the regular season, maintaining a .308 batting average with 10 RBI and 13 runs scored to go along with only a 14.8 percent strikeout rate in his last 28 appearances. While not a prolific power hitter, Gonzales should be locked into a starting role in 2025 at either second base or shortstop.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Tuesday Gonzales is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Brewers.

Impact It's a routine day off for Gonzales, who had started the previous six contests for the Pirates. Nick Yorke will play second base in Tuesday's series opener.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records two hits, swipes bag Gonzales went 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, an RBI and a stolen base in Thursday's 3-2 win against St. Louis.

Impact Gonzales tripled and scored the contest's first run in the fourth inning, then plated the game-winning RBI on a single in the eighth. The second baseman notched his second straight multi-hit game, and he now has an extra-base hit in three straight contests. Through 17 games in September, Gonzales is batting .302 (19-for-63) with seven runs, seven RBI and two stolen bases.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Gonzales, Pirates avoid four-game sweep to Cardinals Nick Gonzales went 2-for-4 with a triple, a run and the decisive RBI as the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates edged the St.Louis Cardinals 3-2 Thu...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Grandal homers, Gonzales gets an RBI single in the 8th to push Pittsburgh past St. Louis 3-2

Yasmani Grandal homered, Nick Gonzales drove in the winning run with a single in the eighth inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 to snap a three-game...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Late heroics from Nick Gonzales allow Pirates to avoid sweep against Cardinals ST. LOUIS — Well out of the playoff hunt, each member of Derek Shelton’s roster has to find their own personal motivation to finish the seas...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Exiting lineup Monday Gonzales is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Gonzales will head to the bench as the Pirates make room in the lineup at second base for prospect Nick Yorke, who was called up from Triple-A Indianapolis. Though the Pirates will likely give Yorke a look in a near-everyday role over the final two weeks of the season, he has experience at shortstop, third base and all three outfield spots, so he won't necessarily bump Gonzales out of the everyday lineup. Gonzales had started in all but two of the Pirates' previous 19 games following his return from the injured list Aug. 26, slashing .300/.347/.343 during that stretch.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting well since return Gonzales went 2-for-4 with a run scored Sunday against the Nationals.

Impact Gonzales was activated from the injured list Aug. 26 and has started 11 of 13 games since -- all of which have come at second base. He's hit .327 with six RBI and seven runs scored in that span while also striking out at only a 14 percent clip.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Game 2 Gonzales isn't in the Pirates' lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Nationals.

Impact After going 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored during Game 1, Gonzales will step out of the starting nine to conclude Saturday's twin bill. In his place, Alika Williams will get the starting nod at second base and bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Sunday's lineup Gonzales is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Gonzalez started the previous seven games but will hit the bench Friday after going 9-for-31 with two doubles and four RBI during that span. Alika Williams will take over at the keystone and bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in three Gonzales went 1-for-4 with a walk and three RBI Thursday against the Nationals.

Impact Gonzales posted a two-RBI single to cap a five-run second, then later drove in his third run with a bases-loaded walk. In nine games since returning from the injured list with a groin injury, Gonzales has hit 12-for-40 (.300) with five RBI, five runs, three doubles and a stolen base.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Gonzales drives in 3 runs as the Pirates beat the Nationals 9-4, a night after being no-hit

Nick Gonzales highlighted a five-run second inning with a two-run single and finished with three RBIs as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Nationals 9-4, one night after b...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swipes bag Tuesday Gonzales went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Cubs.

Impact Gonzales collected his fourth multi-hit effort over his last seven games since he returned from a groin injury. In that span, he's gone 11-for-32 (.344) with three doubles, two RBI and five runs scored. The infielder has a decent .268/.299/.393 slash line with five home runs, four steals, 41 RBI and 33 runs over 299 plate appearances this season. He's been the primary second baseman, when healthy, since his call-up in May.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Wednesday Gonzales is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Cubs.

Impact Gonzales started each of the first two games upon his return from the 10-day injured list, but he'll get a breather during Wednesday's series finale. Alika Williams will get a start at second base for the Pirates.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hits in both games since return Gonzales went 1-for-5 with a double, a run scored and an RBI on Tuesday against the Cubs.

Impact Gonzales returned from the injured list Monday after being sidelined since July 28, and he has started at second base while hitting fourth and third in two games. In that pair of starts, he has gone 3-for-9 with no strikeouts, and he should be locked into a key role in the Pirates' lineup for the final month of the campaign.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from injured list The Pirates activated Gonzales from the 10-day injured list Monday.

Impact Gonzales missed a month of action with a left groin strain but is ready to roll after going 5-for-15 with one home run in four rehab contests with Triple-A Indianapolis. The 25-year-old will operate as the team's primary second baseman down the stretch. Gonzales has slashed .258/.293/.387 with five homers and three steals in 65 games for the Pirates in 2024.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting rehab assignment Gonzales (groin) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports.

Impact Gonzales was placed on the 10-day IL on July 28 and has been deemed ready to appear in games. The 25-year-old will likely require multiple games with Indianapolis before being cleared to rejoin the active roster. Once activated, Gonzales will likely compete with Isiah Kiner-Falefa for work at second base.

AUGUST 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slated for rehab games next week Gonzales (groin) will join Triple-A Indianapolis later this week before beginning a rehab assignment next week, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Gonzales landed on the 10-day injured list in late July with a left groin strain but is almost ready to test things out in game action. Since he's been out of commission for less than two weeks, the infielder shouldn't need too many rehab appearances before being activated. Gonzales isn't a given to regain his spot at the top of the Pirates' depth chart at second base after the club acquired Isiah Kiner-Falefa at the trade deadline.

AUGUST 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates 2B Nick Gonzales (groin) placed on 10-day IL The Pittsburgh Pirates placed second baseman Nick Gonzales on the 10-day injured list on Sunday due to a groin injury.Gonzales injured his l...

JULY 28, 2024 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Pirates' Nick Gonzales to be sidelined for 'weeks, not days'' with groin injury For the foreseeable future, the Pirates will operate without one of their most clutch hitters of the 2024 campaign. Prior to Sunday’s game a...

JULY 28, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Heading to IL Pirates GM Ben Cherington said Sunday that Gonzales (groin) is being placed on the 10-day injured list, and the absence will be measured in weeks, not days, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com...

Impact The 25-year-old is expected to return before the end of the season, but when exactly that might be remains to be seen. Gonzales suffered the groin injury during Saturday's matchup with the Diamondbacks and will now be sidelined for the foreseeable future. He got off to a hot start with a .280/.316/.439 slash line in his first 44 games of the season but posted a .533 OPS in July.

JULY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lifted with groin soreness Gonzales was removed from Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks due to left groin discomfort.

Impact Gonzales went 0-for-3 at the plate before being replaced at second base by Jared Triolo in the bottom of the sixth. Gonzales is currently being evaluated and an update on his status should come later Saturday night or Sunday.

JULY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lifted with groin soreness Gonzales was removed from Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks due to left groin discomfort.

Impact Gonzales went 0-for-3 at the plate before being replaced at second base by Jared Triolo in the bottom of the sixth. Gonzales is currently being evaluated and an update on his status should come later Saturday night or Sunday.

JULY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE