Fansided · Jun 15, 2018
Blue Jays Opposing Pitcher Report: Gio Gonzalez
On Friday, June 15, the Blue Jays begin a difficult three game series against the Washington Nationals. The Blue Jays will send Aaron Sanchez to the hill, while the Nats counter with Gio Gonzalez.
Gio Gonzalez was drafted straight out of high school by the Chicago White Sox. Although the south-siders drafted the lefty, he made his major league debut for the Oakland Athletics. After four seasons, and two excellent ones in Oakland, the pitcher moved across the country to the United States capitol. Washington signed him to a $42 million, five year contract—with two team options of $12 million for 2017 and 2018.