Veteran Yankees pitcher is reportedly set to join new team
The pitcher will leave the squad during the next few days. If no one claims him, he might become a free agent.
For the first time in many years, Bronx fans hope the New York Yankees can maintain their remarkable performance in what is shaping up to be one of their best seasons in recent memory. Not content with being Division and Conference leaders, they have also built a game that puts them in genuine contention for the championship.
However, as is often the case with such talented teams, when it comes time to make the difficult decisions that will lead to success, they cannot afford to hesitate, and everything must be considered.
Victor Gonzalez has been DFA'd pic.twitter.com/ltVJkiymlN
— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) June 21, 2024
Víctor González, a Mexican pitcher, received a DFA after his recent performances with the ‘Bombers’. On Friday afternoon, June 21, the New York Yankees formally confirmed that the pitcher would leave the team midseason.
With an outstanding career in the Major Leagues (where he was crowned with the Dodgers), the Mexican pitcher did not make the cut and was sent to assignment (fired) before the game against the Atlanta Braves; this leaves a spot on the roster that can be filled with another player who fits better into the franchise’s plan and development.
Prior to tonight’s game, the Yankees made the following roster moves:
• Signed RHP Phil Bickford (#53) to a Major League contract and selected him to the active roster.
• Designated LHP Victor González for assignment.
• Recalled RHP Yoendrys Gómez (#94) from Triple-A…— New York Yankees (@Yankees) June 21, 2024
“Before tonight’s game, the Yankees made the following roster changes: Signed right-hander Phil Bickford (#53) to a Major League contract and added him to the active roster. Pitcher Victor Gonzalez has been designated for assignment. The team has called up right-hander Yoendrys Gómez (#94) from Triple-A, according to their report.
Víctor González appeared in 27 games this season, pitching 23.1 innings, allowing 10 runs and striking out 11 opponents for an effectiveness of 3.86 and a record of 2-1. These numbers were disappointing for a pitcher whose primary function was to save. Hello, González.
