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Edgar Gonzalez | Relief Pitcher

Team: Houston Astros
Age / DOB:  (30) / 2/23/1983
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 210
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Astros signed RHP Edgar Gonzalez.
It's a major league deal, so Gonzalez will immediately take Phil Humber's spot in the bullpen. The righty holds a 7.88 ERA and 1.75 WHIP over three big league appearances this season. May 12 - 10:48 AM

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Edgar Gonzalez - R - Astros

Edgar Gonzalez has elected to become a free agent.

Gonzalez was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays earlier this week and then passed through waivers unclaimed. The 30-year-old right-hander should be able to latch on with a new club rather quickly.
Source: Shi Davidi on Twitter
May 11 - 5:54 PM
Edgar Gonzalez - R - Astros

Blue Jays designated RHP Edgar Gonzalez for assignment.

Gonzalez has allowed seven earned runs in eight major league innings this season. The right-hander seems likely to pass through waivers and head to Triple-A.
May 9 - 9:26 AM
Edgar Gonzalez - R - Astros

Blue Jays purchased the contract of RHP Edgar Gonzalez from Triple-A Buffalo.

Gonzalez allowed two runs on three hits and three walks over 3 1/3 innings in a stint with the big club last month. He'll provide bullpen depth.
May 8 - 3:11 PM
Edgar Gonzalez - R - Astros

Blue Jays sent RHP Edgar Gonzalez outright to Triple-A Buffalo.

The Jays needed to clear room on their 40-man roster for the arrival of Casper Wells. Gonzalez will represent bullpen depth in the minors.
Apr 12 - 2:24 PM
Edgar Gonzalez - R - Astros

Blue Jays claimed RHP Edgar Gonzalez off waivers from the Astros.

Gonzalez was designated for assignment earlier this week. He should provide some reinforcement for the Blue Jays' bullpen.
Apr 7 - 4:38 PM
Edgar Gonzalez - R - Astros

Astros designated RHP Edgar Gonzalez for assignment.

The move was made in order to clear room on the 40-man roster for the arrival of Travis Blackley. Gonzalez should have no trouble clearing waivers and reporting to Triple-A.
Apr 5 - 3:35 PM
Edgar Gonzalez - R - Astros

Astros purchased the contract of RHP Edgar Gonzalez from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Gonzalez registered an ugly 5.04 ERA in 25 innings last season for Houston. He will operate as a mop-up man.
Mar 30 - 5:48 PM
Edgar Gonzalez - R - Astros

Edgar Gonzalez said Friday that his shin felt fine.

Gonzalez had to leave Thursday's game after being struck with a line drive, but it appears to be no big deal. He's competing for a bullpen spot.
Source: Brian T. Smith on Twitter
Mar 22 - 8:37 AM
Edgar Gonzalez - R - Astros

Edgar Gonzalez was struck in the leg with a line drive Thursday in a minor league game.

Gonzalez had to leave the field and will undergo a range of tests. He inked a minor league deal with Houston in November and is likely to open the season in Triple-A.
Source: Brian T. Smith on Twitter
Mar 21 - 2:24 PM
Edgar Gonzalez - R - Astros

Astros re-signed RHP Edgar Gonzalez to a minor league contract.

The deal includes a spring training invite. The 29-year-old right-hander had a 5.04 ERA over six starts with the Astros this season and will likely serve as minor league depth in 2013.
Source: Brian McTaggart on Twitter
Mon, Nov 26, 2012 04:55:00 PM
Edgar Gonzalez - R - Astros

Edgar Gonzalez has elected free agency.

Gonzalez struggled in his brief stint with the Astros this season. He'll now look to catch on with another organization.
Thu, Nov 1, 2012 08:52:00 PM
Edgar Gonzalez - R - Astros

Edgar Gonzalez pitched decently in his victory over the Brewers on Friday, allowing three runs on four hits over 5 2/3 innings.

Gonzalez struck out three without walking a hitter on the night. Carlos Gomez tagged him for a solo homer in the third inning, and Ryan Braun added a two-run double in the sixth. The 29-year-old right-hander has done a fairly nice job for the Astros, posting a 3-1 record, 4.15 ERA and 17/4 K/BB ratio over 21 2/3 innings.
Sat, Sep 29, 2012 02:10:00 AM
Edgar Gonzalez - R - Astros

Edgar Gonzalez has been removed from Friday's start against the Pirates due to a strained right hamstring.

He allowed just one hit and a walk in his 1 2/3 innings of work before being replaced by Fernando Martinez. If he is able to take his next turn through the rotation, he would do battle against the Cardinals at home on Wednesday.
Source: Zachary Levine on Twitter
Fri, Sep 21, 2012 08:46:00 PM
Edgar Gonzalez - R - Astros

Edgar Gonzalez was hammered in a losing effort against the Phillies on Friday, allowing five runs on six hits over his four innings of work.

Gonzalez punched out two and issued one free pass on the night. Most of the damage came early, with Jimmy Rollins blasting a solo homer as part of a four-run opening inning. Through three starts, he owns a 2-1 record, 4.40 ERA and 13/3 K/BB ratio over 14 1/3 innings. He'll attempt to get back in the win column when he takes on the Cardinals in St. Louis on Thursday.
Sat, Sep 15, 2012 12:30:00 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Jason Castro
2Carlos Corporan
1B1Carlos Pena
2B1Jose Altuve
2Jacob Elmore
SS1Marwin Gonzalez
2Ronny Cedeno
3B1Matt Dominguez
LF1J.D. Martinez
2Brandon Barnes
CF1Justin Maxwell
2Robbie Grossman
3Trevor Crowe
RF1Jimmy Paredes
DH1Chris Carter
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Bud Norris
2Lucas Harrell
3Jordan Lyles
4Dallas Keuchel
5Erik Bedard
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Jose Veras
2Wesley Wright
3Hector Ambriz
4Josh Fields
5Jose Cisnero
6Paul Clemens
7Travis Blackley
8Edgar Gonzalez
9Alex White