NOTE: This is a compilation of stats involving players from Southern Arizona and the Pima Community College and Arizona Wildcats’ programs in MLB-sanctioned leagues (MLB and minor leagues). The list does not include players in foreign leagues or independent leagues in the US.
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Nick Gonzales talked about his return from the Injured List and his first opportunity to play for Don Kelly pic.twitter.com/JAzPjfeT9P
— Ethan Merrill (@_ethanjmerrill) June 3, 2025
Cienega graduate Nick Gonzales returned from the injured list (displaced left ankle fracture) on Tuesday night and had an infield single in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 3-0 loss to the visiting Houston Astros.
“It feels great just to be out here again and see the guys,” Gonzales told reporters afterward. “It felt different today coming to the ballpark knowing that I’m actually playing today vs. how it was the past few weeks, where there’s no opportunity for me to go in the game. I couldn’t even really walk around, so I’m excited to be out in the dugout just laughing with the guys and [helping] the team win.”
Gonzales played through some discomfort with his ankle at the end of spring training, but X-rays were negative. He played on Opening Day on March 27 and homered in the 5-4 loss at the Miami Marlins but he ran gingerly around the bases and was placed on the injured list the next day.
On May 18, in the second game of Gonzales’ rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis, he was hit on the right hand by a pitch, pausing his rehab.
TUESDAY’S STANDOUTS
RF/CF Matt Fraizer (Arizona), Pirates AAA, 2-4, run
INF Nik McClaughry (Arizona), Mariners RK, 2-4, run
1B Branden Boissiere (Arizona), Nationals A+, 1-4, run, triple, RBI
3B/1B Bobby Dalbec (Arizona), Brewers AAA, 1-3, run, RBI
CF Chase Davis (Arizona), Cardinals AA, 1-4, double
2B/LF Kobe Kato (Arizona), Braves AA, 1-3, run, stolen base
3B Cade McGee (Salpointe), Cardinals A, 1-3, double
RHP Tylor Megill (Arizona), Mets MLB, 6 IP, 4H, 4R, 4ER, 1BB, 7K (no decision)
RHP Austin Smith (Arizona), Braves AA, 1 IP, 0H, 0R, 0ER, 0BB, 0K (no decision)
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Thursday: Updated stats of players of local ties from Southern Arizona at the Double-A level, plus Wednesday’s top performances.
Recent Transactions (Last 14 days)
Tuesday, June 3
Nick Gonzales – Activated from injured list (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Sunday, June 1
Kevin Stevens – Assigned to Tampa Tarpons (A) for rehab (New York Yankees)
Friday, May 30
Kevin Ginkel – Assigned to Reno Aces (AAA) (Arizona Diamondbacks)
Wednesday, May 28
Scott Kingery – Contract purchased from minors (Los Angeles Angels)
Randy Labaut – IL-7 Injured (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Tuesday, May 27
Tony Bullard – IL-7 Injured (Miami Marlins)
Darick Hall – IL-7 Injured (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Saturday, May 24
Kevin Stevens – Assigned to FCL Yankees (Rk) for rehab (New York Yankees)
Friday, May 23
Jared Oliva – IL-7 Injured (Milwaukee Brewers)
Thursday, May 22
German Fajardo – IL-7 Injured (Seattle Mariners)
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