Pitcher Gio Gonzalez opted out of his contract with the New York Yankees and int...
Mar 23, 2019; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Gio Gonzalez throws a pitch during the sixth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Pitcher Gio Gonzalez opted out of his contract with the New York Yankees and intends to become a free agent, MLB.com reported Saturday.Gonzalez signed a minor league contract with the Yankees in March, and under the terms, he could opt out on April 20. The Yankees have 48 hours to grant his release or add him to the roster.
If he is put on the roster, Gonzalez will be paid a $3 million base salary, along with $300,000 per start.Gonzalez, 33, made his major league debut in 2008 with Oakland. Last season, split between Washington and Milwaukee, he was 10-11 in 32 starts and had a 4.21 ERA.
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