Marwin Gonzalez Signs One-Year, $3 Million Deal with Boston Red Sox

Marwin Gonzalez is in the red

The 31-year-old Venezuelan professional baseball utility player, a free-agent infielder, has agreed to a one-year, $3 million deal with the Boston Red Sox, according to ESPN.

Marwin Gonzalez

Gonzalez spent the past two seasons with the Minnesota Twins. He hit .211 with five home runs and 22 RBIs last year in a pandemic-shortened schedule.

Before his stint in Minnesota, he played seven seasons with the Houston Astros. His best season was in 2017, when he hit .303/.377/.530 with 23 homers and 90 RBIs and helped the team win the World Series.

A switch-hitter known for his defensive versatility, Gonzalez played first base, second base, third base and right field for the Twins last season.

Boston’s agreement with Gonzalez, which was first reported by MLB.com, comes a day after the Red Sox traded Andrew Benintendi to the Kansas City Royals in a three-team deal that yielded outfielder Franchy Cordero and two players to be named later.

Gonzalez & Houston Astros Agree to One-Year Contract, Avoiding Salary Arbitration

Marwin Gonzalez has landed an astronomical contract…

The 27-year-old Venezuelan professional baseball infielder has agreed to a one-year contract worth $3,725,000 with the Houston Astros, according to multiple reports, avoiding salary arbitration.

Marwin Gonzalez

The deal includes a 2018 club option worth $5,125,000, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement had not yet been announced.

The deal was first reported by FanRag Sports.

When the sides exchanged proposed salaries last month, Gonzalez asked for a raise from $2 million to $4.2 million and was offered $3.25 million. His 2017 salary is at the midpoint.

Gonzalez, who turns 28 next month, hit .254 last season and set career bests with 13 homers and 51 RBIs. He also played center field, left, second, third and shortstop.