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Chi Chi Gonzalez Triggers Opt-Out In Twins’ Deal

By Anthony Franco | June 10, 2022 at 10:16am CDT

Right-hander Chi Chi González has exercised an opt-out clause in his minor league contract with the Twins, reports Darren Wolfson of SKOR North (Twitter link). Minnesota has until Saturday to decide whether to select him onto the big league roster or grant him his release.

González has made one MLB start for the Twins, getting the ball last Friday against the Blue Jays. He allowed three runs in as many innings in an eventual 9-3 Minnesota win. He’d been called up as a designated COVID-19 substitute, however, replacing a quartet of players who weren’t permitted to attend the Toronto series because of their vaccination status. The substitute designation meant González only occupied a temporary spot on the roster, and he was quickly returned to the minor leagues thereafter.

This time around, the Twins have to decide whether González merits a more defined spot on the big league club. He’s out of minor league option years, so adding him to the 40-man means he’d have to take a place on the MLB active roster as well. Wolfson floats the possibility of the organization selecting González, having him start Saturday’s game against the Rays — the Minnesota starter is still listed as to be determined — then designating him for assignment anyhow. If that’s the course of action the organization takes, they’d likely lose González next week, as he’d have the right to refuse an outright assignment even if he passes through waivers unclaimed.

Minnesota could also choose to keep González on the big league roster as a long relief/rotation depth option, as they’re currently dealing with various pitching injuries. Sonny Gray and Bailey Ober recently landed on the injured list, joining Josh Winder and Joe Ryan on the shelf. The Twins have already been without or lost Chris Paddack, Kenta Maeda and Randy Dobnak to longer-term issues, and while Gray and Ryan seem to be trending towards a return, there’s an argument for stockpiling depth considering the injury histories of most of Minnesota’s arms.

González has started five of eight games with the Twins’ top affiliate in St. Paul this season. He’s worked 36 2/3 innings with a 3.44 ERA, striking out a league average 23.2% of opponents with an excellent 55.7% ground-ball rate. That’s solid work in the high minors for the former first-round pick, but he struggled to a 6.15 ERA in the majors with the Rockies from 2019-21.

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12 Comments

  1. DarkSide830

    3 years ago

    time to go to Japan Alex

    Reply
  2. phantomofdb

    3 years ago

    Bye.

    Reply
  3. Tacoshells

    3 years ago

    The twins could pull a random AAA pitcher to pitch just as good if not better.

    Reply
  4. Dumpster Divin Theo

    3 years ago

    He wants to leave. He hates the Twinkies and their faux passive aggressive Minnesotuh nice!

    Reply
  5. Motown is My Town

    3 years ago

    Wait, I thought he was a golfer…when did Chi Chi start playing baseball?

    Reply
    • Dunedin020306

      3 years ago

      JayHeck2158 – You are apparently thinking of Chi Chi Rodriguez. 😀

      Reply
  6. justinkm19

    3 years ago

    Come back to the Rangers for one more shot. I’d rather give him a shot than watch Hearn. Winn and Leiter will leave Hearn without a spot anyways.

    Reply
  7. Orioles Fan

    3 years ago

    Maybe the Orioles or the A’s should give him a chance.

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  8. User 2079935927

    3 years ago

    The best name in MLB right now.

    Reply
  9. HubertHumphrey

    3 years ago

    Chi Chi, pushing in all the chips. Will Saturday define his career?

    Reply
  10. Arnold Ziffel

    3 years ago

    After watching him the last couple seasons, I am amazed he is still wearing an MLB uniform.

    Reply
  11. Twins Fan '61

    3 years ago

    Chi Chi gets his chance today. There would appear to be a spot that is open, so if he pitches well, he might hang on to a roster spot.

    Reply

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