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The Yankees were in need of a starter after Luis Severino suffered a shoulder injury that will likely keep him out until at least May.

MLB hot stove: Yankees signing starter Gio Gonzalez to minor-league deal, report says

The Yankees have added a starter.

New York has agreed to a minor-league deal with Gio Gonzalez, according to multiple reports. The contract will pay him $3 million if he reaches MLB and has an April 20 opt out, according to USA Today.

The #Yankees have reached agreement on minor-league deal with starter Gio Gonzalez that will pay him $3 million if he reaches the big leagues, as @JonHeyman first reported. Gonzalez won't be ready for start of the season, but has an April 20 opt-out, per @Ken_Rosenthal
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) March 19, 2019

Gonzalez was sent from the Nationals to the Brewers in August. He registered a 10-11 record and a 4.21 ERA in 32 total starts last season.

The two-time All-Star also has pitched for the A’s during his 11-year career.

The Yankees were in need of a starter after Luis Severino suffered a shoulder injury that will likely keep him out until at least May. CC Sabathia also may not be ready for opening day.

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