Scouting Report: Diego Gonzalez
Chicago Cubs | SS
Overall
Summary
Domingo González, a 23-year-old right-handed pitcher, was recalled by the Seattle Mariners from Triple-A Tacoma for his MLB debut. González was acquired via waiver claim from the Atlanta Braves in August 2025. He has shown significant improvement in 2026, posting a 1.80 ERA over 15 innings of relief work with a 23.7% strikeout rate and 3.4% walk rate. He works with a four-seam fastball (93.1 mph) and slider (85.3 mph), generating above-average chase rates and swinging-strike rates despite modest velocity. The Mariners recalled him due to injuries in their relief corps (Carlos Vargas, Matt Brash, Gabe Speier).
Strengths
- Significant improvement from 2025 to 2026 season
- Strong 1.80 ERA in Triple-A
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