The Washington Nationals picked up the $12 million club option for the 2017 season on left-hander Gio Gonzalez on Thursday.
Gonzalez, 31, went 11-11 with a 4.57 ERA with the Nationals in 2016.
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Washington Nationals pitcher Gio Gonzalez (47) walks off the field after being relieved during the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game 3 of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on October 10, 2016. The series is tied 1-1. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
The club also holds a $12 million option on Gonzalez for the 2018 campaign.
Gonzalez hasn't won more than 11 games in any of the past four seasons after winning 52 over the previous three -- including a National League-best 21 in 2012 in his first campaign with Washington.
Gonzalez, who sports a 102-77 career mark, began his career with the Oakland Athletics in 2008.
Washington also announced it declined to pick up the option on right-handed reliever Yusmeiro Petit, who went 3-5 with a 4.50 ERA last season.
