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Gabriel Gonzalez Makes Twins Debut in Start at Fenway

His promotion fills Tristan Gray’s paternity-list spot, reflecting swing adjustments that produced a late Triple-A hot streak.

Minnesota Twins' Gabriel Gonzalez (72) dives back safely as New York Yankees infielder Braden Shewmake can't handle the throw on a pickoff attempt during the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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Overview

  • Gonzalez was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul and started in his major‑league debut at Fenway on Friday, May 22, 2026.
  • Tristan Gray was placed on the paternity list, a roster move that typically lasts up to three days and created the temporary opening Gonzalez filled.
  • Minnesota used an existing 40‑man roster spot for the move to avoid another transaction after optioning Matt Wallner and Royce Lewis earlier in the week.
  • Gonzalez is a ranked prospect (MLB Pipeline No. 7, Baseball America No. 10) who has posted a .216/.294/.392 Triple‑A line this season but went 11‑for‑21 in his last six games before the call‑up.
  • The promotion gives Gonzalez a short window to audition at the big‑league level while teams and fans watch whether his recent approach adjustments and power translate against major‑league pitching.