According to a recent report from Ken Rosenthal of ‘The Athletic,’ the Atlanta Braves are set to engage in trade discussions involving left-handed pitcher Marco Gonzales, whom they recently acquired from the Seattle Mariners on Sunday.
Despite the recent acquisition, it has been disclosed that the Atlanta Braves are poised to trade left-handed pitcher Marco Gonzales once again this offseason, following the trade with the Seattle Mariners on Sunday night.
The fallout from the recent Braves-Mariners trade reveals that the Braves have no intentions of retaining left-hander Marco Gonzales, as sources inform @TheAthletic. Instead, he is expected to become part of another trade, with the destination currently undisclosed.
Initially, there was speculation that Gonzales might contribute as starting rotation depth for the Atlanta Braves. However, it appears that the Braves opted to take on his salary primarily for the opportunity to acquire former top prospects Jarred Kelenic and Evan White.
This development marks a disappointing turn for Marco Gonzales, who held a significant role in recent Mariners’ history. Acquired from the St. Louis Cardinals in 2017, Gonzales was envisioned as a foundational piece for the Mariners’ contending teams.
Fallout from last night’s Braves-Mariners trade: The Braves do not plan on keeping left-hander Marco Gonzales, sources tell @TheAthletic. Expected to be part of another deal. Destination unknown.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 4, 2023
After thriving in the 2018 season, winning 13 games, Gonzales continued to play a crucial role during the team’s rebuild, serving as the ace in both 2019 and 2020. Despite his contributions, recent seasons have seen a decline in performance, with a 10-15 record and a 4.13 ERA in 2022, and a 5.22 ERA in 10 games in 2023 before being sidelined with an elbow injury.
With a looming $12 million salary for 2024, uncertainties surround the prospect of finding a willing trade partner, as indicated by Rosenthal’s report. The unexpected journey from being a key Mariners ace to trade discussions raises questions about Gonzales’ future in the league.
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