2007. When González was hurt in February, it looked like he'd be back in the middle of April. Gonzalez had surgery on the knee in July, however, and ultimately missed the entire 2008 season. Boston Red Sox (second stint) On August 14, 2009, González cleared waivers with the Cincinnati Reds and was traded back to the Boston Red Sox with $1.1 million for Single A shortstop Kristopher Negron. From August 15 through the end of the regular season, González appeared in 44 games for Boston, batting .284 with 5 home runs and 15 RBIs. Toronto Blue Jays On November 26, 2009, González signed a one-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays, with a club option for a second year. Atlanta Braves On July 14, 2010, González was traded along with prospects Tim Collins and Tyler Pastornicky to the Atlanta Braves for shortstop Yunel Escobar and Jo-Jo Reyes. Milwaukee Brewers On December 8, 2011, González was signed in free agency by the Milwaukee Brewers. He signed a one-year deal with a vesting option for 2013 if he has at least 525 plate appearances in 2012. He will make $4.25 million in 2012, and would make $4 million in 2013. On May 5, 2012, Gonzalez was placed on the 15-day disabled list after suffering a right knee injury earlier in the day in a game at the San Francisco Giants. He was then placed on the disabled list after revealing that he had a torn ACL, and remained there for the rest of the season. During the offseason Gonzalez played in the Venezuelan Winter League for the Leones del Caracas. González filed for free agency after the World Series, but ultimately re-signed with the Brewers on a one-year, $1.5 million deal. He was released on June 3, 2013. Baltimore Orioles On January 31, 2014, González signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles. He never appeared in a game with the Orioles. Detroit Tigers On March 24, 2014, González was traded to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for Steve Lombardozzi Jr., who never played in Tigers uniform. In his Tigers debut Opening Day against the Kansas City Royals, Gonzalez hit an RBI-triple to tie the game in the seventh inning, and later hit a walkoff single in the ninth to give the Tigers a 4–3 victory. He was released on April 20, 2014. See also List of Major League Baseball players