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Heads back to minors The Pirates optioned Gonzales to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday.

Impact Gonzales lost his spot on the 26-man active roster when the Pirates needed to make room for first baseman Alfonso Rivas, whom the team acquired from the Padres on Tuesday. Before the demotion to Triple-A, Gonzales had already seemingly lost hold of a regular role in the middle infield, as Liover Peguero and Alika Williams emerged as the Bucs' primary options at second base and shortstop, respectively. Gonzales turned in a .216/.268/.353 with two home runs and no stolen bases over 112 plate appearances with Pittsburgh in his first stint in the big leagues.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Checks back into lineup Gonzales will start at second base and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Tigers, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Gonzales is back in the lineup after he had been on the bench for two of the Pirates' previous three games. Both of his absences came against right-handed pitchers, with Liover Peguero drawing starts at the keystone over Gonzales on both occasions. Since receiving a call-up from Triple-A Indianapolis in late June, Gonzales is slashing .222/.275/.364 with a 27.5 percent strikeout rate over 109 plate appearances. He could be on the odd man out of the Pittsburgh infield when Ji Hwan Bae (ankle) returns from the 10-day injured list.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 2, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Gets Saturday off Gonzales isn't in the Pirates' lineup Saturday against the Phillies, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Gonzales is 0-for-9 with five strikeouts across his last three games, so he'll get a day off Saturday to regroup. Alika Williams will draw the start at shortstop, and Liover Peguero will man second base while Gonzales rests.

JULY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Monday Gonzales is not in the starting lineup Monday versus the Padres, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Gonzales will take a seat after he went 2-for-11 with a double and two runs scored over the team's series in Los Angeles. Tucupita Marcano will take over at second base and bat eighth in the series opener in San Diego.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up three hits Gonzales went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 9-7 win over the Dodgers.

Impact He began his career with three hitless efforts, but he's now racked up three straight multi-hit games. Gonzales has showed solid power with two home runs, three doubles and a triple among his 11 hits through 11 games. He's added nine RBI and eight runs scored and should continue to split time between second base and shortstop while Ji Hwan Bae (ankle) is out.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Launches second homer Gonzales went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in Sunday's loss against the Brewers.

Impact Gonzales was responsible for the Pirates' only two runs off Colin Rea with a two-run blast in the second inning. The 2020 first-round pick has gone 6-for-19 (.315) with two homers in his last six games after going 0-for-8 to start his big-league career. Gonzales is now slashing .222/.267/.556 with seven RBI and five runs scored through his first 30 plate appearances after batting .257 with a .820 OPS with Triple-A Indianapolis.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Gonzales will sit Saturday against MIlwaukee.

Impact Gonzales sits for the second time in eight games since getting called up for the first time last week. He's managed three extra-base hits, including one homer, but he's also striking out at a 32.0 percent clip. Ji Hwan Bae and Tucupita Marcano will be the middle infielders Saturday.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Youth movement of Henry Davis, Nick Gonzales and Jared Triolo help Pirates to second straight victory against Padres Just 11 days ago, Nick Gonzales was preparing for a Saturday evening Triple-A game alongside Henry Davis and Jared Triolo. All three were pe...

JUNE 29, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

First MLB hit, home run in win Gonzales went 2-for-4 with a triple, a homer, two RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 9-4 victory over the Padres.

Impact Gonzales nearly homered in the second inning, settling for a triple off the top of the wall for his first major-league hit. He'd manage to clear the fence in the seventh, crushing a 442-foot homer off Adrian Morejon for his first home run. The 24-year-old Gonzales is now 2-for-12 with an .814 OPS through four big-league games. After slashing .257/.370/.450 in Triple-A, Gonzales should continue to see regular reps as Pittsburgh's starting second baseman.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates Pipeline: Nick Gonzales delves into hitting adjustments that fueled big-league promotion MIAMI — Nick Gonzales didn’t leave himself with much wiggle room before making his MLB debut Friday night. After Triple-A Indianapolis’...

JUNE 26, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Strikes out twice in debut Gonzales went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts Friday against the Marlins.

Impact Gonzales was promoted for his big-league debut and started at second base while hitting seventh. No conclusions can be drawn from a single start, but he was striking out a 28.6 percent clip with Triple-A Indianapolis prior to his promotion so his ability to make consistent contact will be worth watching. Gonzales should get the opportunity to solidify himself as Pittsburgh's everyday second baseman.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up Friday Gonzales was called up from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday, Stephen J. Nesbitt of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gonzales will join the Pirates in Miami ahead of their three-game series with the Marlins and will be set to make his major-league debut. The 24-year-old has produced a .257 average with six homers, 27 RBI, 38 runs and a stolen base over 218 at-bats in 57 games in Triple-A this season. Gonzales was selected in the first round of the 2020 MLB Draft and is one of the top prospects in Pittsburgh's system, so he'll likely get an extended look in the league.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE