Red Sox Rumors: Gio Gonzalez an appealing replacement for injured Nathan Eovaldi

The Boston Red Sox may need to find a replacement for the injured Nathan Eovaldi and Gio Gonzalez is now available as a free agent option.

A timeline for Nathan Eovaldi‘s return from his latest elbow injury has yet to be established but he seems likely to be heading for surgery that could keep him out of action for an extended period. If Eovaldi ends up missing the rest of the season, or even a significant chunk of it, the Boston Red Sox may seek external replacements rather than rely on their underwhelming in-house options.

That should have Boston’s front office eyeing Gio Gonzalez. The right-hander was released from his minor league contract by the New York Yankees on Monday, granting him…