Nick Gonzales
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April 12, 2026
Sitting in second straight game
Gonzales is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.
Analysis
Gonzales is on the bench for a second straight game. He's underwhelmed to begin the season with a .267/.313/.333 slash line over 48 plate appearances, and the 26-year-old looks as though he'll have to settle for a utility role with Nick Yorke (.969 OPS over 37 plate appearances) staking a strong claim to the starting job at third base while Jared Triolo (knee) is on the shelf.
April 11, 2026
Sitting down Saturday
Gonzales isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs.
Analysis
An 0-for-3 performance in Friday's contest snapped Gonzales' three-game hitting streak, and he'll now get a day to rest while Brandon Lowe starts at second base and Nick Yorke covers third.
April 8, 2026
Timely hit in win
Gonzales went 1-for-4 with two RBI on Tuesday against the Padres.
Analysis
Gonzales started the first six games of the season, but he has started only three of five contests since the arrival of Konnor Griffin. He delivered a two-run single in the ninth inning to provide some insurance to Pittsburgh's lead. Despite the inconsistent playing time, Gonzales has at least one hit in seven of his nine starts while driving in seven and scoring six runs.