Two-time All-Star Gio Gonzalez retires after 13 seasons

Former Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez (47) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Peter Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

Two-time All-Star Gio Gonzalez retires after 13 MLB seasons

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 3/26/21

Two-time All-Star pitcher Gio Gonzalez has retired after 13 seasons in Major League Baseball, he announced via Instagram on Thursday.

“I gave it one last fight, unfortunately my body wasn’t keeping up with my mind,” Gonzalez wrote on Instagram. “My heart and my mind are finally at peace with my decision.”

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The left-hander signed a minor-league contract with the Miami Marlins and made one appearance in spring training this year, allowing seven runs on eight hits against the Nationals.

Gonzalez tossed 12 games for the Chicago White Sox during the pandemic-shortened campaign, going 1-2 with a 4.83 ERA, 1.863 WHIP and 34 strikeouts in 31.2 innings.

The 35-year-old has also played for the Oakland Athletics and Milwaukee Brewers. He has a career record of 131-101 with a 3.70 ERA in 13 seasons for four teams.

Gonzalez would have received a $1 million salary in the major leagues if he had been added to the 40-man roster.

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