Yankees Sign Pitcher to Minor-League Deal

The New York Yankees announced Tuesday that they have signed pitcher Chi Chi Gonzalez to a minor-league deal. 

Chi Chi Gonzalez has signed with the Yankees on a minor league deal

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) August 30, 2022

Gonzalez gives the Yankees some extra pitching depth within their organization. He opted out of his minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers last week. 

The thirty-year-old has made six major league appearances this season, split between the Minnesota Twins and Milwaukee Brewers, compiling a 6.87 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 12 strikeouts in 18 innings. Four of those appearances have been starts for Gonzalez. 

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In the five seasons in the majors prior to this year, Gonzalez had posted an underwhelming 5.64 ERA, 1.49 WHIP, and 155 strikeouts in 261 innings. 

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