Dodgers recall IF/OF Zach McKinstry

LHP Victor González optioned to alternate site

August 5th, 2020

LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Dodgers have recalled infielder/outfielder Zach McKinstry and have optioned left-handed pitcher Victor González.

McKinstry, 25, will be recalled for the first time in his career and his next appearance will be his Major League debut. The Ohio native has been in the Dodger organization four seasons, batting a combined .270 (331-for-1226) with 30 homers and 149 RBI across five different levels. Last season, between Double-A Tulsa and Triple-A Oklahoma City, McKinstry played six different positions while hitting .300 (129-for-430) with 24 doubles, 19 homers and 78 RBI. He finished the season with Oklahoma City and hit .382 (34-for-89) with seven homers and 26 RBI in 26 games. He was originally drafted in the 33rd round of the 2016 First-Year Player Draft out of Central Michigan University.

González, 24, made his Major League debut on Friday, allowing one run on three hits in one inning of work. It was his lone appearance with the club after being recalled on Thursday afternoon in place of outfielder Terrance Gore. In seven seasons in the Dodgers’ minor league system, the lefty has posted a 17-27 record with a 4.34 ERA (182 ER/377.0 IP) and 364 strikeouts in 112 games (76 starts). The Tuxpan, Nayarit, Mexico native recorded his best season with the Dodgers in 2019, across three different levels going 5-2 with a 2.31 ERA (23 ER/89.2 IP) and 93 strikeouts.