The White Sox released Gonzalez (shoulder) on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old was cast off the 40-man roster with Chicago needing a spot for Luis Robert (hip), who was reinstated from the 60-day injured list ahead of Monday's series opener in Minnesota. According to James Fegan of The Athletic, Gonzalez -- who was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte in late June -- is set to undergo season-ending right shoulder surgery next week to address a labrum injury. The shoulder procedure would have made Gonzalez a likely non-tender candidate this winter had he remained on the 40-man roster for the rest of the season, so the White Sox's decision to part ways with him early isn't a major surprise.