Erik González
1B/SS/3B FA
Thu 6/13/19 10:46 AM

Gonzalez (collarbone) has resumed hitting soft-toss pitching in the batting cage, fielding grounders and running the bases, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
After fracturing his left clavicle in an April 19 collision with teammate Starling Marte, Gonzalez was placed on the 60-day injured list a day later before undergoing surgery. Following Gonzalez's procedure, the Pirates estimated he would be sidelined for 10-to-12 weeks, putting him on track for reinstatement from the IL at some point around the All-Star break. Gonzalez had served as the team's everyday shortstop prior to getting hurt, but Kevin Newman has since taken over those duties and performed well while also handling leadoff duties. Newman seems unlikely to surrender the top job once Gonzalez is back in the fold.

Erik González
1B/SS/3B FA
Thu 5/9/19 5:18 PM

Gonzalez (collarbone) had the stitches removed Wednesday from his surgically repaired left collarbone, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gonzalez was also cleared to resume a "gentle" running program, but it will likely be several more weeks before he's able to complete a full range of baseball activities. The infielder was handed an estimated 10-to-12-week recovery timetable after going under the knife April 25.

Erik González
1B/SS/3B FA
Thu 4/25/19 3:55 PM

Gonzalez (collarbone) underwent successful surgery Thursday to repair his fractured left clavicle, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Assuming he progresses through his rehab with no setbacks, Gonzalez should be ready to return to "full major-league baseball activities" in around 10-to-12 weeks. Look for Cole Tucker to continue to fill in at shortstop while Gonzalez is on the shelf.

Erik González
1B/SS/3B FA
Wed 4/24/19 4:26 PM

Gonzalez (collarbone) will undergo surgery Thursday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gonzalez suffered a broken left clavicle after colliding with Starling Marte last week. A timeline for his return should emerge following the procedure, though his placement on the 60-day IL ensures he'll be sidelined at least through mid-June.

Erik González
1B/SS/3B FA
Sat 4/20/19 7:12 PM

Gonzalez (collarbone) may not require surgery and is expected to return at some point this season, Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gonzalez suffered a broken left clavicle after colliding with Starling Marte (abdomen) in Friday's game, with both players ending up on the injured list. The 27-year-old has no official timeline for his return, but his placement on the 60-day IL ensures he will be sidelined for at least two months. Cole Tucker was called up from Triple-A Indianapolis and looks to have first crack at the starting job at shortstop for the Pirates in Gonzalez's absence.

Erik González
1B/SS/3B FA
Sat 4/20/19 2:50 PM

The Pirates placed Gonzalez on the 60-day injured list Saturday with a left clavicle fracture.
EDGE Analysis
Gonzalez and Starling Marte (abdomen) were both shuttled to the IL after colliding with one another in Friday's 4-1 win. While Marte was merely diagnosed with an abdominal wall contusion and was placed on the 10-day IL, Gonzalez sustained a far more serious injury that will keep him unavailable for at least two months. Cole Tucker was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday and is poised to serve as the Pirates' everyday shortstop for the foreseeable future.

Erik González
1B/SS/3B FA
Sat 4/20/19 2:43 PM

Gonzalez was spotted with his arm in a sling following a collision with teammate Starling Marte during Friday's 4-1 win over the Giants, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports. The Pirates are likely to place Gonzalez and Marte on the 10-day injured list ahead of Saturday's game, per John Perrotto of DKPittsburghSports.com.
EDGE Analysis
The Pirates have already announced that shortstop Cole Tucker and outfielder Bryan Reynolds have been called up to the big leagues, but the team has yet to reveal the corresponding roster moves to facilitate the moves. Given that Tucker plays the same position as Gonzalez, it stands to reason that the latter will be included as part of Saturday's transactions. Once Gonzalez's move to the IL is officially announced, the Pirates should provide more information regarding the nature and extent of the injury the 27-year-old suffered.

Erik González
1B/SS/3B FA
Fri 4/19/19 10:55 PM

Gonzalez was removed from Friday's game against the Giants after colliding with Starling Marte in the outfield, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gonzalez remained on his back in the outfield for a brief moment but managed to walk off the field under his own power. The details surrounding the injury are not yet known.

Erik González
1B/SS/3B FA
Mon 4/8/19 10:22 AM

Gonzalez is not starting Monday against the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
Gonzalez remains the clear top option at shortstop in Pittsburgh, starting seven of the first nine games. He hasn't done much at the plate, however, hitting just .167. Kevin Newman starts in his place Monday.

Erik González
1B/SS/3B FA
Thu 4/4/19 4:29 PM

Gonzalez is not in the lineup Thursday against the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Gonzalez has gone just 3-for-17 (.176) through the team's first four games, so he'll head to the bench for Thursday's series opener to clear his head. Kevin Newman is starting at shortstop and hitting eighth in his place.