Gonzalez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 9-2 victory against the Cubs on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

It's been a rough year for Gonzalez, who began the season in April with a broken collarbone after a collision on a fly ball. Largely because of that, Gonzalez has only played in 48 games and this was his first home run of the year. Better late than never. He is batting .236 with five extra-base hits, four RBI, 13 runs and four steals in 123 at-bats this season.

Gonzalez will start at shortstop and bat eighth Sunday against the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

Gonzalez will crack the lineup for the first time in seven games while everyday shortstop Kevin Newman checks out of the lineup. Since returning from the 60-day injured list Aug. 2, Gonzalez has gone 6-for-32 while reaching base at a .212 clip.

Gonzalez (collarbone) was activated off the 60-day injured list Friday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gonzalez has been out since fracturing his clavicle back in mid-April. He'll fill a bench role now that he's healthy. With a career .256/.293/.374 slash line over parts of four seasons, he's not a particularly interesting fantasy option even if injuries open up unexpected playing time.

Gonzalez (collarbone) will be deployed as a utility infielder when he's reinstated from the 60-day injured list, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gonzalez has been on a rehab assignment for more than a month while recovering from the broken clavicle he sustained April 20. Through 20 games during his assignment at Triple-A Indianapolis, Gonzalez is hitting just .192 while striking out 35.8 percent of the time, but the Pirates seem to be satisfied with his health. His rehab window will expire Tuesday, so look for the Pirates to activate him on or before that day and install him as the top backup to everyday middle infielders Kevin Newman and Adam Frazier. Struggling third baseman Jung Ho Kang seems most at risk of losing his spot on the 40-man roster once Gonzalez is reinstated.

Gonzalez (collarbone/hamstring) will begin a new rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gonzalez was pulled off his previous rehab stint with Indianapolis due to a hamstring injury, but he's ready to return to minor-league action after taking a handful of days to rest and recover. The 27-year-old has been sidelined since mid-April with a fractured clavicle.

General manager Neal Huntington said Sunday that Gonzalez (collarbone/hamstring) should be able to start up another rehab assignment fairly soon, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gonzalez was pulled from his rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis after suffering a hamstring strain, but the injury isn't expected to significantly impact his recovery. The 27-year-old has been on the injured list with a fractured left clavicle since mid-April.

Gonzalez (collarbone) was pulled from his rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis due to a hamstring strain, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gonzalez began the rehab stint in late June and appeared to be nearing his return to the majors after playing in nine games with Indianapolis. The 27-year-old played in only 16 games before landing on the injured list in mid-April with a fractured left clavicle.

Gonzalez (collarbone) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gonzalez has been sidelined since mid-April with a fractured left clavicle, so he'll likely require a lengthy rehab stint before being cleared to rejoin the Pirates. The 27-year-old isn't expected to step into a starting role upon his return, as Kevin Newman has played well enough in his absence to claim everyday shortstop duties. He could see starts against left-handed pitching at the expense of Adam Frazier.

Gonzalez (collarbone) will not serve as the team's everyday starter at shortstop when he returns, general manager Neal Huntington told 93.7 The Fan radio in Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

"Kevin (Newman) has earned the opportunity to continue to be the regular shortstop," Huntington said Sunday. The general manager added that Gonzalez could see some starts at shortstop with Newman moving to second base against left-handed pitching. Gonzalez is expected to begin a Triple-A rehab stint within the week.

Gonzalez (collarbone) could begin a minor-league rehab assignment before the end of June, John Perrotto of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gonzalez has been on the shelf since fracturing his left clavicle in mid-April, so he'll likely require a lengthy rehab stint before being cleared to rejoin the Pirates. Kevin Newman has performed well as the team's fill-in shortstop, so Gonzalez figures to transition to a utility role once healthy.