Gio González
P FA
Wed 7/8/20 8:11 AM

Gonzalez threw the equivalent of two innings Tuesday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gonzalez threw for the first time in a White Sox uniform. He was shut down during spring training with shoulder discomfort, then was about to pitch when the pandemic halted play. The left-hander underwent continued physical therapy during the shutdown and reports feeling 100 percent. Gonzalez was penciled in as the team's fifth starter back in March, but the White Sox could make adjustments with the pending returns of Carlos Rodon (elbow) and Michael Kopech (elbow).

Gio González
P FA
Mon 7/6/20 1:52 PM

Gonzalez is behind the rest of the White Sox's pitchers in his readiness for the upcoming season, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gonzalez battled shoulder discomfort over the offseason and into spring training, though he's considered fully healthy. He's expected to throw two innings of live batting practice Tuesday, but with Opening Day less than three weeks away, it's possible his workload will be limited for his first start or two this season.

Gio González
P FA
Fri 5/1/20 7:10 AM

Gonzalez, who dealt with shoulder discomfort during spring training, is fully healthy and ready to pitch when baseball resumes, Scot Gregor of the Daily Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
When training camp halted, Gonzalez was a projected member of the starting rotation, on the verge of making his spring debut, and expected to be ready for Opening Day, originally scheduled for March 26. The left-hander should be ready to take the mound when/if baseball kicks off an abbreviated season; however, the pause has allowed a couple of injured pitchers returning from Tommy John elbow surgery -- Carlos Rodon and Michael Kopech -- to advance further in their timelines without missing any game action. The White Sox may reassess the rotation with Rodon and/or Kopech ready to pitch.

Gio González
P FA
Thu 3/12/20 5:42 AM

Gonzalez was scheduled to pitch Wednesday before the game was rained out, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gonzalez has been slowed by a shoulder injury this spring, but the White Sox never believed the injury would prevent the left-hander from taking his first turn through the rotation. Following the cancellation of Wednesday's game, Gonzalez got his work in under cover. He'll get at least two more starting opportunities in Cactus League play before camp breaks. He also has time beyond that for a back-field game with the minor leaguers if the White Sox need to build his pitch count leading up to an expected regular-season debut April 1 in Cleveland.

Gio González
P FA
Sun 3/8/20 10:50 AM

Gonzalez (shoulder) is scheduled for a bullpen session Sunday and then will be slotted in to pitch Wednesday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The report isn't specific as to where Gonzalez will pitch Wednesday, but the implication is that it could be in a Cactus League game or in a "B" game on a back field. White Sox manager Rick Renteria said he's confident Gonzalez, who got up and down a couple of times during a 30-pitch simulated game Friday, will be ready to roll for the regular season. "Yeah, unless somebody knows something different than myself," Renteria said. "He'll be able to do it. We have the activities set up for him to be able to get himself ready and geared up to go." As the team's projected No. 5 starter, Gonzalez would not be needed until April 1 in Cleveland.

Gio González
P FA
Tue 3/3/20 6:05 AM

Gonzalez (shoulder) will play long toss Tuesday then throw bullpen sessions Wednesday and Friday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gonzalez has thrown consistently over the last week, reporting no setbacks, but the White Sox have not yet scheduled his first spring start. They remain confident that he'll be ready for the start of the regular season.

Gio González
P FA
Fri 2/28/20 12:49 PM

Gonzalez (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Saturday and another on Monday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gonzalez dealt with some shoulder discomfort over the offseason and has been slightly delayed to start camp, though he's thrown plenty of times with no reported setbacks. It appears that he'll have time to be ready for Opening Day if things keep going according to plan.

Gio González
P FA
Thu 2/27/20 6:50 PM

Contrary to an earlier report, Gonzalez (shoulder) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Thursday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
This is an encouraging development for Gonzalez, who had been limited to long-toss work prior to Thursday's mound session. The southpaw is aiming to regain strength in his left shoulder before making his spring debut, though he suggested earlier in the week that he still expects to be ready to go for Opening Day.

Gio González
P FA
Thu 2/27/20 12:57 PM

Gonzalez (shoulder) has yet to receive clearance to throw off a mound and was limited to long-toss work Thursday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gonzalez indicated that he's still aiming to regain strength in his left shoulder before advancing to the next phase of his rehab. The southpaw suggested earlier in the week that he still expects to be ready to go for Opening Day, but any further setbacks or delays he experiences in the recovery process would put him at more risk of beginning the season on the 15-day injured list.

Gio González
P FA
Mon 2/24/20 6:11 AM

Gonzalez (shoulder) threw off flat ground Sunday in preparation for his first bullpen session Thursday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gonzalez spun a few curveballs and let go of some changeups during the session. ''All in all, it's big-time progress to where I started to where I am now,'' said Gonzalez, 34, who has been working to get his slightly sore left shoulder ready for the season. ''There's nothing going to keep me from being ready for Opening Day. I've just got to keep working hard.'' Gonzalez figures to slot in at the back end of the rotation once he's ready to go.