The Giants are designating outfielder for a signment, reports Andrew Baggarly of the Athletic ( ). The club has yet to announce the move. Gonzlez, 28 next month, first landed with the Giants late in the 2021 season. A season-ending injury had led the White Sox to release him that August. The Giants claimed him off waivers and kept him on the injured list for the rest of that season. They non-tendered him at the start of the offseason but immediately brought him back on a minor league pact and re-selected his contract last Tyler Mahle Jersey April. The former third-round pick had a productive 22 season. He tallied 350 plate appearances and hit .253/.323/.360. Gonzlez only homered four times but hit 17 doubles, stole 10 bases and posted roughly league average strikeout and walk rates. He at least looked the part of a solid rotational outfield piece. Unfortunately, injuries have derailed his 2023 to date. Gonzlez battled back discomfort in Spring Training and was eventually diagnosed with a disc herniation. He underwent surgery in mid-March and was on the IL until last week. Gonzlez has been off to a slow start in Triple-A Sacramento. Through 14 games (nine on a rehab stint, five since being optioned after his reinstatement from the IL), hes hitting .241/.344/.308. Thatll squeeze him off the roster and onto the waiver wire. With the trade deadline in the rearview mirror, San Francisco has to waive Gonzlez after the DFA. Theyll technically have seven days, though its likely theyll do so within the next few days. Theres a decent chance hell be claimed after last years respectable showing. Gonzlez has one minor league option year remaining. If he spends 13 more days in the minors this season, hed exhaust that option in 2023. He wont be eligible for arbitration until the end of next season at the earliest. Evan Carter Jersey