During the 2023-24 offseason, the New York Yankees traded for Victor Gonzalez and Jorbit Vivas of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Yankees sent back infielder Trey Sweeney, who was eventually dealt to the Detroit Tigers in the Jack Flaherty trade.
Gonzalez pitched in three big league seasons for the Dodgers before being traded to the Yankees. He had some decent moments, posting a 3.22 ERA and striking out 86 in 89 1/3 innings.
Searching for a new home, the left-hander found a deal.
According to MLB Trade Rumors’ Anthony Franco, Gonzalez has signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels.
The Angels have plenty of work to do to be a team with any sort of chance in the American League West, but the 29-year-old could be a potential reliever they look to during the campaign if he gets called up.
New York Yankees pitcher Victor Gonzalez pitches against the Boston Red Sox.
New York Yankees pitcher Victor Gonzalez pitches against the Boston Red Sox. Eric Canha-Imagn Images
In 2024, he posted a 3.86 ERA for New York in 23 1/3 innings. His strikeout stuff was down, finishing with just 11, but he was able to limit runs.
If there’s reason to be concerned about Gonzalez getting a chance, his walk and FIP numbers haven’t been great. He walked 13 for the Yankees last season and threw to the likes of a 5.95 FIP.
