Gonzales went 4-for-5 with a double, a run scored and an RBI on Sunday against the Rockies.
Gonzales took advantage of a weekend series at Coors Field, with Sunday marking his second four-hit performance in the three-game set. He had a successful road trip in general, hitting .414 with four runs scored across six games, albeit with only two extra-base hits.
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Pirates' Nick Gonzales: Four hits in loss
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Gonzales went 4-for-6 with a run scored in Friday's 17-16 loss to the Rockies.
Gonzales extended his hit streak to five games after recording a season-high four base knocks. The 26-year-old hasn't provided much pop (five home runs) or speed (zero steals) through 47 games, but he's hitting .266 and should continue to occupy a prominent spot in the Pittsburgh batting order.
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Pirates' Nick Gonzales: Smacks fifth homer
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Gonzales went 2-for-5 with a solo home run Monday against the Giants.
Gonzales got the Pirates on the board in the first inning with his fifth home run of the season and second of July. He has only five extra-base hits with five RBI and eight runs scored across 20 games in the month while going 15-for-75. Nevertheless, he's hit fourth or higher in the Pittsburgh order for the vast majority of games since being activated from the injured list June 4.
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Pirates' Nick Gonzales: Beginning on bench Saturday
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Gonzales is not in Saturday's starting lineup versus Arizona.
Gonzales is getting his first rest since the All-Star break after going 0-for-14 with five strikeouts over his past three contests. Liover Peguero is starting at the keystone in Gonzales' stead Saturday.
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Pirates' Nick Gonzales: Three hits against White Sox
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Gonzales went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored Saturday against the White Sox.
Gonzales reached base in each of his first three at-bats, highlighted by an RBI double in the fifth inning. It was his first multi-hit effort since July 4, and he entered Saturday's game hitting just .097 across his last nine contests. Despite the slow stretch, Gonzales is still batting .271/.327/.429 across 153 plate appearances for the season.
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Pirates' Nick Gonzales: Getting afternoon off
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Gonzales is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.
Gonzales will get his first day off since June 12, opening up the keystone for Adam Frazier. While starting the prior 14 games, Gonzales batted .333 with two home runs, seven RBI and six runs.
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Pirates' Nick Gonzales: Homers in nightcap
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Gonzales went 4-for-10 with a double, a solo home run and a second run scored in Thursday's doubleheader split with the Tigers.
After going 1-for-5 with a double in Thursday's opener, Gonzales opened the scoring in the nightcap with a homer off Tyler Holton, his second of the season and first since Opening Day. Gonzales has gone 7-for-22 (.318) over his last five games, boosting his slash line to .259/.290/.448 with four RBI and seven runs scored through his first 62 plate appearances this year.
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Pirates' Nick Gonzales: Getting Wednesday off
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Gonzales is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros.
Gonzales appears to be getting a pre-planned rest day after he made his return from the 60-day injured list Tuesday. Playing for the Pirates for the first time since Opening Day after completing his recovery from a non-displaced fractured left ankle, Gonzales went 1-for-3 at the dish in Pittsburgh's 3-0 loss in the series opener. Adam Frazier will get the nod at second base Wednesday, but Gonzales should see the bulk of the playing time at the position now that he's healthy again.
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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: Exits with ankle injury
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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.
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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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Pirates' Nick Gonzales: Not in Sunday's lineup
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Gonzales is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals.
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.
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Pirates' Nick Gonzales: Drives in three
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Gonzales went 1-for-4 with a walk and three RBI Thursday against the Nationals.
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.
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Pirates' Nick Gonzales: Swipes bag Tuesday
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Gonzales went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Cubs.
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.
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Pirates' Nick Gonzales: Sitting out Wednesday
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Gonzales is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Cubs.
Gonzales started two straight 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.
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Pirates' Nick Gonzales: Activated from injured list
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The Pirates activated Gonzales (groin) from the 10-day injured list Monday.
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 home runs and three steals in 65 games for the Pirates in 2024.
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Pirates' Nick Gonzales: Starting rehab assignment
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Gonzales (groin) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports.
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.
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Pirates' Nick Gonzales: Snaps out of slump
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Gonzales went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored Tuesday against the Reds.
Gonzales was in a cold spell entering Tuesday's contest, as he had gone just 1-for-23 with eight strikeouts across his past seven games. He snapped out of that slump with his second three-hit performance of the season. Despite the recent downturn, Gonzales has enjoyed his most sustained success in the majors, maintaining a .282 average and .755 OPS across 161 plate appearances.
