Gonzalez has signed a minor league contract with the Tigers that includes an invite to spring training.

EDGE Analysis

Gonzalez enjoyed a five-game cup of coffee with the White Sox in 2013 but has been stuck at the Triple-A level ever since. He hit just .243/.298/.327 with Triple-A Toledo in 2016 and will likely play out his entire age-26 season as minor league depth, barring several injuries behind the plate in Detroit.

According to Phil Rogers of MLB.com, the White Sox are not looking to add a veteran catcher, partially due to the fact that the stock of Miguel Gonzalez is rising in the organization. The 23-year-old slashed .254/.326/.349 with two homers and 20 RBI in 53 games between Double-A Birmingham and Triple-A Charlotte in 2013. He's known as a very good defensive catcher, and owns a 41% career caught-stealing rate in the minor leagues.

White Sox sent C Miguel Gonzalez outright to Triple-A Charlotte. Gonzalez is now off Chicago's 40-man roster. The 22-year-old hit just .254/.326/.349 with two homers and 20 RBI in 53 games this season between Double-A and Triple-A.