AUGUST 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Franmil Reyes Optioned To Minors, Guardians Activate Oscar Gonzalez The Guardians made roster moves before tonight’s game that included optioning Franmil Reyes and activating Oscar Gonzalez from the IL.
Returns to lineup Gonzalez (intercostal) is returning from the 10-day injured list Tuesday and batting seventh as the right fielder versus Arizona, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.
Impact The outfielder slashed .285/.315/.431 with a pair of home runs and 14 RBI in 32 games before getting injured at the end of June. Gonzalez should see frequent playing time going forward, assuming he picks up where he left off and produces near the bottom of Cleveland's lineup.
AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nearing return from IL Gonzalez (intercostal) could be activated from the injured list as soon as Tuesday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
Impact Franmil Reyes was seen cleaning out his locker after Monday's game. Gonzalez returning to fill the vacated roster spot seems logical, although the Guardians could also trade for an outfielder ahead of Tuesday's deadline. Gonzalez has played in five rehab games with Double-A Akron over the past week, collecting two hits in 15 at-bats.
AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rehabbing at Double-A Gonzalez (intercostal) began a rehab assignment at Double-A Akron on Tuesday and has gone 1-for-5 with a walk and two runs scored.
Impact Gonzalez has been on the injured list since July 2 with a right intercostal strain and will likely remain on his rehab assignment at least through the weekend while he works to regain his timing at the plate. Prior to getting hurt, Gonzalez had handled an everyday role in right field for the Guardians, but his intercostal injury may have caused him to fall behind fellow rookie Nolan Jones on the depth chart. Since getting his first call-up to the majors earlier this month, Jones has produced an .883 OPS over 17 games.
JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cleveland Guardians' Oscar Gonzalez rehabs with Akron RubberDucks Cleveland Guardians outfielder Oscar Gonzalez started for the Akron RubberDucks in a game at Canal Park on Tuesday.
JULY 26, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM
The Guardians Give Injury Update On Aaron Civale And Oscar Gonzalez The Guardians gave updates on both Aaron Civale and Oscar Gonzalez before tonight’s game.
JULY 23, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Guardians rookie Oscar Gonzalez to be shut down for 7-10 days; James Karinchak optioned to AAA The Guardians made a series of roster moves ahead of Saturday's doubleheader with the Yankees, and it is expected that the roster will remai...
JULY 2, 2022 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM
Guardians place Oscar Gonzalez on injured list, recall Gabriel Arias; James Karinchak optioned to Triple-A Cleveland made a flurry of roster moves prior to Saturday's doubleheader against New York.
JULY 2, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM
Placed on 10-day injured list Gonzalez was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right intercostal strain Saturday, retroactive to June 30.
Impact Gonzalez missed the last two games for an unspecified reason, and he underwent an MRI that revealed swelling in his ribs. Per Mandy Bell of MLB.com, the 24-year-old will be shut down for approximately a week, so it seems likely that he'll spend more than the minimum of 10 day on the IL. Ernie Clement and Richie Palacios should see increased playing time in the outfield, while Gabriel Arias was recalled from Triple-A Columbus.
JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Guardians injury updates on Austin Hedges, Oscar Gonzalez and James Karinchak Hedges nears a return while the club awaits test results on Gonzalez.
JULY 1, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM
Remains out Friday Gonzalez (undisclosed) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Yankees.
Impact Gonzalez was scratched from Thursday's lineup and remains out for the series opener against New York, though it's still not clear what's ailing him. Richie Palacios will remain in the lineup in left field against right-hander Gerritt Cole.
JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Oscar Gonzalez a late scratch for Guardians vs. Twins with right abdominal tightness Gonzalez had played in 32 straight games since making his debut May 26.
JUNE 30, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM
No longer starting Thursday Gonzalez was scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Twins for an unspecified reason.
Impact Gonzalez was initially listed as the Guardians' starting right fielder, but he wasn't in the team's lineup posted on Twitter less than an hour before first pitch. It's not yet clear whether his exclusion from the lineup is due to an injury or whether he'll be available off the bench. However, Steven Kwan will shift to right field while Richie Palacios starts in left Thursday.
JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pair of doubles in nightcap Gonzalez went 2-for-4 with two doubles in a 6-0 loss to the Twins in Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader.
Impact Gonzalez was the only Guardian to post multiple hits in the nightcap, and one of three batters to collect more than one hit across the twin bill. The rookie outfielder snapped an 0-for-10 skid at the place with this performance, as he's cooled off a bit late in June. He's still hitting a solid .294/.325/.445 with two home runs, 14 RBI, 12 runs scored and 12 doubles through 31 games. Barring a significant slump, Gonzalez should continue to serve as the near-everyday right fielder.
JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Saturday Gonzalez isn't starting Saturday's game against the Red Sox.
Impact Gonzalez will get a day off after he went 0-for-7 with a walk and three strikeouts over the last two games. Steven Kwan is shifting to right field while Richie Palacios starts in left.
JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Guardians rookie Oscar Gonzalez cuts down another runner at the plate, continues making plays in right field Gonzalez threw out a potential go-ahead run at home plate in Cleveland's series-opening loss to Boston.
JUNE 25, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM
Homers, plates four Gonzalez went 2-for-5 with a home run, four RBI and two total runs scored in Wednesday's 11-10 win over the Twins.
Impact Gonzalez hit a two-run home run to give the Guardians a lead in the seventh inning and added a two-run single in the ninth to tie the game again. He came around to score on an Owen Miller sacrifice fly for the winning run. Over his last five games, Gonzalez has gone 6-for-20 (.300) with his first two homers, six RBI and five runs scored. The rookie outfielder is up to a .333/.363/.500 slash line with 13 RBI, 12 runs and 10 doubles in 24 contests overall. With Oscar Mercado designated for assignment Tuesday, Gonzalez appears to have full control of an everyday role in right field going forward, though Franmil Reyes could draw some starts there when he's not the designated hitter.
JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Hits first big-league homer Gonzalez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Dodgers.
Impact Gonzalez tied the game at 2-2 with his sixth-inning blast off Dodgers starter Andrew Heaney. The rookie outfielder has hit well since his major-league debut May 26, but this was his first homer in 22 games. Gonzalez has added a .337/.370/.477 slash line with eight RBI, nine runs scored and nine doubles. He's yet to attempt a stolen base, but speed isn't a huge part of his game. He's now gone 4-for-26 (.154) with 11 strikeouts in his last seven games, but the slump has yet to cost him the everyday role in right field.
JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Guardians Standout Player Of The Week: June 12 Guardians rookie Oscar Gonzalez makes club history and is the standout player of the week.
JUNE 13, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Two doubles in loss Gonzalez went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two runs scored in Saturday's loss against Oakland.
Impact Gonzalez has appeared in 15 games since he was called up on May 26 and has gone hitless in just one of them. Saturday was his ninth game in a row with a hit and his eight game overall with multiple hits. The young outfielder picked up two doubles in the game and came around to score twice thanks to a bunt single from Richie Palacios and a double from Owen Miller. Gonzalez has an exceptional .417/.426/.567 slash line to start his MLB career.
JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Four hits in comeback win Gonzalez went 4-for-4 with one double and one RBI in Thursday's victory over the Athletics.
Impact Gonzalez extended his hitting streak to seven games and registered his seventh multi-hit contest of the season. Across 53 plate appearances, the rookie is slashing .404/.415/.519 with six doubles and six RBI.
JUNE 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Oscar Gonzalez Continues His Hot Streak With Four Hit Night Oscar Gonzalez extends his hitting streak to seven games after another multi hit night.
JUNE 10, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Oscar Gonzalez's 'ultra-aggressive' approach proves to be a hit with Guardians, the wall and more Gonzalez has hits in 12 of 13 games and is batting .404 since joining the Guardians on May 26.
JUNE 10, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM
Guardians play the Athletics after Gonzalez's 4-hit game
The Cleveland Guardians play the Oakland Athletics after Oscar Gonzalez had four hits against the Athletics on ThursdayJUNE 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Late Game Heroics Spring Guardians Past A's Rookie outfielders Oscar Gonzalez and Steven Kwan combined for seven hits in the comeback win.
JUNE 10, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
