Merandy Gonzalez: Parts ways with Nationals

The Nationals released Gonzalez on Monday, Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic reports.

Gonzalez joined the Nationals on a minor-league deal in January and was set to begin the campaign at Double-A Harrisburg before the COVID-19 pandemic put the 2020 minor-league season in jeopardy. The 24-year-old right-hander previously made eight appearances (one start) for the Marlins in 2018, but he didn't pitch above the Double-A level at any point in 2019.