Washington Nationals Obtain Gio Gonzales

In an attempt to bolster its lineup the Washington Nationals gets what it wished for as they acquire All-Star lefty pitcher Gio Gonzales in a 6-player trade with the Oakland Athletics.

The 26 year-old Gonzales copped his first All-Star selection this year after winding up among the American leaders in wins, strikeouts (197), ERA (3.12) with a 16-12 record in 32 starts.

Washington Nationals Executive Vice President for Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo said, “Gio is a frontline starter with glooming credentials. The vast majority of which were achieved before his 26^th birthday… Gio’s presence reinforces the top position of our rotation with yet another power arm to compete in the rugged National League East.”

Gonzales amassed a career record of 38-32 in 95 games and an impressive 3.93 ERA.

The Nationals also obtained minor league right-handed pitcher Robert Gilliam, while Athletics get right handed pitchers A.J. Cole and Brad Peacock, left-handed pitcher Tom Milone and catcher Derek Norris.