Opening Day age: 35 | Bats: right | Throws: left | Listed at 6-0, 205 lbs.
Acquired by Marlins as a minor league free agent signing (March 4, 2021)
It’s been nearly a decade (Mark Buehrle, 2012) since the last time the Marlins had a pitcher on their roster with a résumé like Gio Gonzalez’s. The two-time All-Star left-hander hasn’t been selected to the 40-man yet, but health permitting, he’s poised to contribute to his hometown team at some point in 2021.
As you’d expect from any pitcher who has gritted through nearly 2,000 major league innings, Gonzalez has lost some oomph on his fastball.