Report: P Gonzalez opts out of Yankees contract

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Mar 23, 2019; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Gio Gonzalez (43) throws a pitch during the sixth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

April 20, 2019

Pitcher Gio Gonzalez opted out of his contract with the New York Yankees and intends to become a free agent, MLB.com reported Saturday.

Now, the next move belongs to the Yankees.

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.

In three starts at Triple A-Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, he as a 2-1 record with an ERA of 6.00.

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.

–Field Level Media

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