Alex Gonzalez turns 51 today. We’ve had two shortstops named Alex Gonzalez; this is the first. This Alex was a member of the Blue Jays from 1994 to 2001.
Chi Chi Gonzalez was designated for assignment after a wave of mediocrity. Thankfully, the corresponding move is Hunter Renfroe’s return from the injured list.
Minnesota also selected the contracts of right-handers Chi Chi González, Jharel Cotton and Ian Hamilton while recalling outfielder Mark Contreras from Triple-A St. Paul.