When the Los Angeles Dodgers activated Joe Kelly off the injured list last week it coincided with Victor Gonzalez getting optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Gonzalez had just returned from the IL the week prior, missing time due to right knee inflammation. He previously was sidelined in July by left plantar fasciitis.
Last season, the 25-year-old southpaw was a big part of the Dodgers’ World Series run as he pitched to a 1.33 ERA and 1.67 FIP in 20.1 innings.
However, this season, Gonzalez has yet to find that version of himself, posting a 3.