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Yankees Get Deeper On Mound, Agree To Deal With Gonzalez

CBS | March 19, 2019

Related Topics: Gio Gonzalez, Los Angeles Dodgers, Dodger Stadium, CC Sabathia, Major League Baseball, New York, Kissimmee, Luis Severino

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (CBSNewYork/AP) — Gio Gonzalez and the New York Yankees agreed to a minor league contract Monday.

Brewers left-hander Gio Gonzalez pitches during the first inning of Game 4 of the NL Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Oct. 16, 2018. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

If added to the 40-man roster, the 33-year-old lefty would get a $3 million salary while in the major leagues and the chance to earn performance bonuses.

New York had been seeking more pitching following a shoulder injury to ace Luis Severino, who will not be available until May at the earliest.

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