He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, Colorado Rockies, Minnesota Twins, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Yankees, and Miami Marlins.

[2] The Baltimore Orioles selected Gonzalez in the 11th round of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft.

[6][7][8] He made his professional debut with the Spokane Indians and also played for the Myrtle Beach Pelicans.

He faced the veteran lineup of the Boston Red Sox and began the game pitching 5+2⁄3 innings without surrendering a hit.

On June 10, Gonzalez triggered the opt-out clause in his contract, giving Minnesota until the weekend to add him to the 40-man roster or release him.

The next day, Gonzalez was selected to the active roster to start against the Tampa Bay Rays.

He lasted 4.0 innings, giving up 3 earned runs on 8 hits while striking out 3, and was designated for assignment following the game.

[22] On June 14, 2022, Gonzalez was claimed off waivers by the Milwaukee Brewers after having been designated for assignment by the Minnesota Twins.

[24] In 4 games (2 starts) for Milwaukee, Gonzalez registered a 6.35 ERA with 8 strikeouts in 11.1 innings pitched.

[25] On July 22, 2022, Gonzalez signed a minor league deal with the Tigers and assigned him to the Toledo Mud Hens.

He began the 2023 season with the Triple-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, making 6 starts and registering a 2-2 record and 4.54 ERA with 18 strikeouts in 33+2⁄3 innings pitched.

[28] In 2 relief appearances for Miami, Gonzalez surrendered 1 run on 4 hits with 2 strikeouts in 2.2 innings pitched.