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Chi Chi Gonzalez Opts Out Of Deal With Tigers

By Anthony Franco | August 26, 2022 at 6:08pm CDT

Right-hander Chi Chi González has triggered an opt-out clause in his minor league contract with the Tigers, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post (Twitter link). He returns to the open market.

It was a brief run in Detroit for the 30-year-old, who signed one month ago. He started four of five outings with Triple-A Toledo, working to a 5.48 ERA over 21 1/3 innings. González only struck out 19.4% of opposing hitters during that time, but he induced ground-balls at a huge 58.5% clip. Detroit nevertheless decided against adding him to the big league roster, and he’ll explore his other options.

González has already gotten to the majors with two teams this season. He began this season on a non-roster pact with the Twins and was selected to the majors on two separate occasions. After being designated for assignment in June, he was claimed off waivers by the Brewers. He started two of four games for Milwaukee before being taken off the roster again. That time around, González cleared waivers and elected free agency.

Between the two clubs, he has a 6.87 ERA in 18 1/3 frames. González also posted an ERA north of 6.00 with the Rockies from 2020-21, but he’s capable of serving as either rotation or long relief depth. It seems likely he’ll get another minor league opportunity elsewhere. If he signs before September 1, he’d be eligible for a new team’s postseason roster.

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  1. .

    3 years ago

    What a very naughty name..

    Reply
    • Lets Go DBacks

      3 years ago

      In Mexico it might be considered somewhat cozy, but in Spain his name would be straight out vulgar.

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      • .

        3 years ago

        Hahaha Others argue about WaR and advanced metrics…I say this stuff is the bread and butter of this site…

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        • Arnold Ziffel

          3 years ago

          One must give him credit for persistence, along with bringing back memories of Les Nessman,

          Reply
        • .

          3 years ago

          Never got into WKRP although I have been watching some Barney Miller as of late.

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        • ThonolansGhost

          3 years ago

          I always loved both shows

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        • .

          3 years ago

          I’ll have to check out WKRP someday…It’s “The Waltons” I was missing out on for all these years haha. One of the best shows I found out. Been watching re-runs on MeTV for 3 years now.

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    • mjctrack

      3 years ago

      I think you need a spanking for that comment

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  2. da5hitta

    3 years ago

    Amazing this guy not only still finds work, but also has the audacity to think he’s better than a minor league deal with even the Tigers. Look at his track record. He’s gotten shelled since he first sniffed the bigs. But hey at least he made it I guess. Better than all of us can say.

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  3. Gwynning's Anal Lover

    3 years ago

    I wish Chi Chi’s didn’t go out of business.

    Reply
    • Hello, Newman

      3 years ago

      They still sell their salsa in some stores. Personally speaking, it taste nothing like the original. I miss it too

      Reply
  4. BSHH

    3 years ago

    Hopefully the Tigers now promote Wilmer Flores (the Younger) to fill the open rotation spot with Toledo. He deserved it with his impressive AA campaign.

    Gruß,
    BSHH

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    • GarryHarris

      3 years ago

      Wilmer Flores and Reese Olson (HR prone) are doing well enough in AA. One benefit of Detroit’s pitching staff carnage is the MiLB system is being aerated vs the tunnel vision focus on one or two predetermined target prospects.

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  5. Joey Gallo

    3 years ago

    Yertible yunk

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  6. Hello, Newman

    3 years ago

    Time to bring back Wily

    Reply
  7. gotigers68

    3 years ago

    I heard he makes a decent salsa !

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