Gonzalez tears ligament in ankle, out for season

The Astros have announced that shortstop Marwin Gonzalez is out for the season following an MRI that showed that he has a torn ligament in his ankle. He has injured after landing awkwardly on first base in Thursday's game against the Giants.

Gonzalez won't be placed on the disabled list because interim manager Tony DeFrancesco doesn't believe that the injury will require surgery, plus the rosters expand today. 

Gonzalez was selected in the Rule 5 draft by the Astros a few months ago. He hit .234 with 2 homers and 12 RBI's on the season. 

Analysis: I hate when I see these type of injuries. Gonzalez is playing for a team that will struggle to get 50 wins on the season, and he puts in his full effort to beat out a grounder in a four run game. Tough break for a good guy, and hopefully he recovers nicely. He is still very young, so hopefully he has a roster spot next season.