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Wikelman González
Miami Marlins – No. 67
Pitcher
Born: (2002-03-25) March 25, 2002 (age 24)
Maracay, Venezuela
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 20, 2025, for the Chicago White Sox
MLB statistics
(through 2025 season)
Win–loss record1–0
Earned run average2.66
Strikeouts25
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Teams

Wikelman David González (born March 25, 2002) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox.

Career

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Boston Red Sox

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González signed with the Boston Red Sox as an international free agent on July 2, 2018.[1] He made his professional debut in 2019 with the Dominican Summer League Red Sox.

González did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[2] He returned to action in 2021 to play for the rookie-level Florida Complex League Red Sox and Salem Red Sox. He spent the 2022 season with Salem and the Greenville Drive, then started the 2023 season with Greenville before his promotion to the Portland Sea Dogs.[3][4][5] On July 23, González started a combined no-hitter, completed by Brendan Cellucci and Luis Guerrero.[6] He was recognized as the Red Sox's minor league pitcher of the year for 2023.[7]

On November 14, 2023, the Red Sox added González to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. He began the 2024 season with Double-A Portland, ranked as the Red Sox' number seven minor league prospect by Baseball America.[8] In 24 appearances (19 starts) for Portland, González compiled a 4–3 record and 4.73 ERA with 92 strikeouts across 83+2⁄3 innings pitched.

Chicago White Sox

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On December 11, 2024, González, Braden Montgomery, Chase Meidroth, and Kyle Teel were traded to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for Garrett Crochet.[9] González was optioned to the Double-A Birmingham Barons to begin the 2025 season.[10] In 16 appearances (four starts) split between Birmingham and the Triple-A Charlotte Knights, he logged a 5–2 record and 3.50 ERA with 39 strikeouts over 36 innings. On June 20, 2025, González was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[11] He recorded his first career win on September 4, tossing 1+1⁄3 innings against the Minnesota Twins.[12] González made 16 appearances for Chicago during his rookie campaign, posting a 1–0 record and 2.66 ERA with 25 strikeouts across 20+1⁄3 innings pitched. On September 24, González was placed on the injured list due to a right elbow impingement, ending his season.[13]

González was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte to begin the 2026 season.[14] In 21 appearances for the Knights, he struggled to a 1–3 record and 6.57 ERA with 34 strikeouts and one save across 24+2⁄3 innings pitched. On August 8, 2026, González was designated for assignment by the White Sox.[15]

Miami Marlins

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On August 10, 2026, González was claimed off of waivers by the Miami Marlins.[16]

References

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  1. ↑ "Wilkelman Gonzalez soaring up Red Sox rankings, has reached 98 MPH with fastball after signing at 140 pounds". March 8, 2022.
  2. ↑ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Promoted Red Sox prospect up to 99 MPH, 'throws a little bit of everything'". July 14, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Red Sox coaches find a way to unlock the talent of pitching prospect Wikelman Gonzalez – the Boston Globe". The Boston Globe.
  5. ↑ "Red Sox Prospect Report: Wikelman Gonzalez Blossoms into Star". July 23, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Portland Sea Dogs use three pitchers to complete no-hitter against New Hampshire Fisher Cats". The Boston Globe. July 23, 2023. Retrieved August 20, 2026.
  7. ↑ Speier, Alex (September 26, 2023). "Minor league honors offer Red Sox chance to reflect on their developing homegrown pitching pipeline". The Boston Globe. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
  8. ↑ Speier, Alex (April 1, 2024). "A look at the Red Sox' full-season minor league affiliates and the top prospects at each level". The Boston Globe. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  9. ↑ Browne, Ian (December 11, 2024). "Crochet dealt to Red Sox for big prospect haul". MLB.com. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  10. ↑ "White Sox makes five roster moves". mlb.com. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
  11. ↑ McDonald, Darragh (June 20, 2025). "White Sox Place Davis Martin On IL With Forearm Strain". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved 2025-12-28.
  12. ↑ "White Sox 11–8 Twins (Sep 4, 2025) Final Score". espn.com. Retrieved November 26, 2025.
  13. ↑ McDonald, Darragh (September 22, 2025). "Marlins Designate Derek Hill For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved 2025-11-09.
  14. ↑ "White Sox cut three players, still have 52 in camp". chicago.suntimes.com. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
  15. ↑ "White Sox Designate Wikelman Gonzalez For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 8, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Marlins Claim Wikelman González". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
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