Gonzales (ankle) hasn't appeared in any rehab games for Triple-A Indianapolis since Sunday after being hit by a pitch on his right hand, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports.
Gonzales was transferred to the 60-day injured list Tuesday, but the transaction seemingly wasn't reflective of any major concern about the hand issue being a significant concern for the 25-year-old infielder, who has been on the shelf since March 28 due to a non-displaced left ankle fracture. X-rays on Gonzales' hand came back negative, and he's expected to be reassessed Thursday before the Pirates decide whether the soreness and swelling in his hand has subsided enough for him to return to game action at Indianapolis. Given the length of his absence due to the ankle injury, Gonzales will likely need at least a few more games in the minors to stack up at-bats and regain his timing at the dish before the Pirates activate him. He's first eligible for reinstatement next Tuesday.
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Pirates' Nick Gonzales: Moved to 60-day IL
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The Pirates transferred Gonzales (ankle) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Tuesday.
The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for right-handed reliever Isaac Mattson, who was called up from Triple-A Indianapolis. Gonzales is on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis and should be ready to go when first eligible for activation May 27.
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Pirates' Nick Gonzales: Embarking on rehab assignment
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Gonzalez (ankle) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.
Gonzalez fractured his left ankle on Opening Day in late March, and it wasn't until early May that he was able to shed a walking boot and take part in baseball activities. He's taking the next step in his recovery by starting a rehab assignment, and how his ankle responds after this weekend's games will determine a timeline for his return to the majors.
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Pirates' Nick Gonzales: Progressing in rehab
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Gonzales (ankle) ran on the field Monday and took batting practice Tuesday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
Gonzales was finally able to take part in baseball activities this week after ditching the walking boot on his left foot this past weekend. The infielder is working his way back from a fractured ankle, an injury he initially suffered during spring training before aggravating the injury Opening Day. The Pirates haven't etched out a timeline for Gonzales' return from the 10-day injured list, but he's expected to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis next Tuesday, per Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
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Pirates' Nick Gonzales: Still in boot
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Gonzales (ankle) is still wearing a boot but is partially weight bearing, MLB.com reports.
Gonzales fractured his left ankle on Opening Day while rounding the bases after hitting a home run. He can play catch from a seated position and has been cleared to run on an anti-gravity treadmill, but his return to game action remains at least a few weeks away.
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Pirates' Nick Gonzales: Placed on IL due to ankle fracture
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The Pirates placed Gonzales on the 10-day injured list Friday due to a non-displaced fracture in his left ankle, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
Gonzales appeared to injure himself when he smacked a two-run home run in the sixth inning of Thursday's game against the Marlins. Further tests revealed a fracture in his left ankle, and he will head back to Pittsburgh to see a foot specialist to determine a rehab schedule, per Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Enmanuel Valdez was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move, and Adam Frazier should get starts at the keystone for as long as Gonzales is sidelined.
Gonzales was removed from Thursday's game versus Miami due to left ankle soreness, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports.
Gonzales smacked a two-run homer in the sixth inning of Thursday's contest but seemingly injured himself in the process, as he had a noticeable limp while rounding the bases. He's being considered day-to-day for now, though the Pirates' medical staff will continue to keep an eye on him. Adam Frazier entered Thursday's contest as Gonzales' replacement and would be the favorite to start at second base if the latter needs to miss any amount of time.
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Pirates' Nick Gonzales: Locked into second base job
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Gonzales is expected to serve as the Pirates' primary second baseman in 2025, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
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 prospect 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.
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Pirates' Nick Gonzales: Homers in two straight
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Gonzales went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Saturday against the Yankees.
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 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 for the Pirates in 2025.
Gonzales is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Brewers.
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.
Pirates' Nick Gonzales: Records two hits, swipes bag
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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.
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.
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