Gonzalez has been told he won't make Minnesota's final 25-man roster, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Gonzalez hit .371 (13-for-35) and made a strong impression in spring training. He could be called up early in the season if the Twins need a utility infielder.
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Twins' Benji Gonzalez: Making strong impression
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Gonzalez went 2-for-2 with a home run in Thursday's exhibition game against Columbia. He's hitting .571 (8-for-14) this spring. "He's done really well. He's been a pleasant surprise," the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Gonzalez would appear to be a long shot to win a big league job since he's 27 years old and has played just 17 games above Double-A. However, a strong spring could put him in position to be one of the first callups in the infield if the Twins need depth this summer.
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Padres trade for minor league middle infielder
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In a move to add potential middle infield depth, the Padres have acquired Benjamin Gonzalez from the Pirates for a player to be named. He has been assigned to Class A Advanced Lake Elsinore.
Gonzalez has played five full years in the minors without having advanced as far as Double-A.
