Gonzalez went 4-for-5 with two RBIs in the Padres' 7-2 win over the Florida Marlins on Wednesday. Gonzalez was acquired from Texas in an offseason trade and is starting at first base in place of Ryan Klesko, who underwent shoulder surgery Monday and is expected to be sidelined two to four months.
(Updated 4/12/2006)

Analysis: Gonzalez, the first overall pick by the Marlins in the 2000 draft, never lived up to his potential with Florida before being traded to the Texas Rangers, with whom he played sparingly from 2004-05. The 23-year-old San Diego first baseman is hitting .393 with one homer and four RBIs in seven games this season.