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Trevor Vaughan Gott (born August 26, 1992) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Washington Nationals organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, the Nationals, San Francisco Giants, Milwaukee Brewers, Seattle Mariners, and New York Mets.

Gott played college baseball at the University of Kentucky. He was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the sixth round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft.

Early life

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Trevor Vaughan Gott was born on August 26, 1992, in Lexington, Kentucky. He was a pitcher on the Southeast Lexington team that went to the Cal Ripken 12-and-Under World Series in 2005. During one game in that series, he struck out nine batters in three innings.[1]

Gott attended Tates Creek High School. In 2010, a writer with The State Journal referred to him as "one of the best pitchers in the state."[2] As a senior, he was 6–0 with a 1.12 ERA and 76 strikeouts in 47.1 innings, and batted .382 with two home runs and 13 RBIs.[3] He was the Gatorade Kentucky High School Player of the Year.[3]

College career

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Gott played college baseball at the University of Kentucky for the Wildcats from 2011 to 2013. After his freshman year, he pitched for the Orleans Firebirds of the Cape Cod Baseball League, where he was the winner of the Russell Ford Award as the league's reliever of the year.[4][5][6] As a sophomore in 2012, Gott set the Kentucky record for saves in a season with nine.[7] Before the start of the 2013 season, Gott had recovered from a minor bout of bursitis and he was on the preseason watch list for the NCBWA Stopper of the Year Award.[8] That year he broke his own single-season save record, finishing with 12, and he also set the school's all-time saves record with 20.[9][10]

Professional career

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Draft and minor leagues

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In early 2013, Baseball America named Gott as the second-best draft prospect from the University of Kentucky behind Corey Littrell.[11] The San Diego Padres drafted Gott in the sixth round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft.[12] He signed with the Padres for a $200,000 signing bonus and made his professional debut with the Eugene Emeralds of the Low–A Northwest League.[13][14][15] After making four appearances with Eugene in which he pitched to an earned run average (ERA) of 2.08, walked three, and struck out eight in 4+1⁄3 innings with no decisions,[15] he was promoted to the Fort Wayne TinCaps of the Single–A Midwest League.[15][16] He finished the season with the TinCaps, making 27 appearances for them and pitching 31+2⁄3 innings in which he walked 12, struck out 33, posted a record of 2–2 and an ERA of 2.56, and recorded his first four professional saves in five opportunities.[15] He finished the 2013 season with 31 appearances and a 2.50 ERA overall, with 15 walks, 41 strikeouts, four saves, and a record of 2–2 in 36 innings of work.[15]

Gott started 2014 with the Lake Elsinore Storm in the High–A California League and was named a California League All-Star.[15][17] He pitched 31+1⁄3 innings in 29 games for Lake Elsinore, striking out 31, walking nine, posting a record of 2–2 and an ERA of 3.16, and recording 16 saves in 20 opportunities.[15] He was promoted to the San Antonio Missions of the Double–A Texas League in July 2014.[15][18] In 10 appearances for San Antonio, he had no decisions, but he struck out 11, walked nine, and pitched to a 4.63 ERA in 11+2⁄3 innings of work.[15]

On July 19, 2014, the Padres traded Gott, along with Huston Street, to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in exchange for Taylor Lindsey, R. J. Alvarez, José Rondón, and Elliot Morris.[19][20] The Angels sent him to the Arkansas Travelers of the Double–A Texas League, where he finished the season. He had a record of 2–1 and an ERA of 1.53 at Arkansas with 18 strikeouts, seven walks, and two saves in four opportunities, pitching 17+2⁄3 innings in 13 games.[15] Overall in 2014, he made 52 appearances for three minor-league teams, pitching 60+2⁄3 innings, striking out 60, walking 25, posting a record of 4–5 and an ERA of 2.97, and recording 18 saves in 24 opportunities.[15]

In the fall of 2014, Gott played for the Mesa Solar Sox in the Arizona Fall League.[21] He made eight appearances for the Solar Sox with no decisions, posting an ERA of 6.14 in 7+1⁄3 innings of work, walking two, striking out four, and recording one save.[21] He also was honored as an Arizona Fall League Rising Star and represented Mesa on the East team in the league's Fall Stars Game that year.[15][22]

Gott started the 2015 season with Arkansas, pitching 19+2⁄3 innings in 18 appearances with a record of 1–0 and an ERA of 3.20, striking out 20, walking seven, and going 8-for-8 in save opportunities.[15] He was a Texas League mid-season all-star in 2015.[15] Promoted to the Salt Lake Bees of the Triple–A Pacific Coast League on May 24,[15] he blew his only save opportunity but gave up no earned runs in seven appearances for the Bees, striking out 10 and walking five in 8+1⁄3 innings of work with no decisions,[15] giving him overall minor-league statistics for 2015 of 28 innings pitched in 25 games with a record of 1–0, an ERA of 2.25, 30 strikeouts, 12 walks, and eight saves in nine opportunities.[15]

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2015)

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The Angels selected Gott's contract from the Bees on June 13,[15] and he made his major-league debut with the Angels on June 14, 2015.[citation needed] Later in the season, he became an important part of the Angels' bullpen after closer Huston Street and pitcher Joe Smith both suffered injuries.[citation needed] He finished the season with the Angels, appearing in 48 games for them, going 0-for-4 in save opportunities but striking out 27, walking 16, and posting a record of 4–2 and an ERA of 3.02 in 47+2⁄3 innings pitched.[15]

Washington Nationals (2016–2018)

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On December 10, 2015, the Angels traded Gott, along with Michael Brady, to the Washington Nationals in exchange for Yunel Escobar.[23]

2016

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The Nationals assigned Gott to the Syracuse Chiefs in the Triple–A International League to start the 2016 season.[15] He went on the seven-day disabled list on June 6[15] with elbow inflammation,[24] and remained out of action until July 25, when he was sent to the Gulf Coast League Nationals of the rookie-level Gulf Coast League for a rehabilitation assignment.[15] Gott took the loss in his only appearance for the Gulf Coast League Nationals, giving up two earned runs and striking out two in two innings pitched.[15] On July 27, he reported to the Auburn Doubledays of the Low–A New York-Penn League to continue his rehabilitation assignment and made one appearance for them, giving up an earned run and striking out two in two innings of work.[15] Gott was reactivated to play for Syracuse August 1.[15] Overall, Gott made 33 appearances for Syracuse in 2016, pitching 39+1⁄3 innings, posting a record of 3–3 and an ERA of 4.35, striking out 31, walking 13, and recording one save in three opportunities.[15]

After major-league rosters expanded to 40 men, the Nationals called Gott up on September 2.[15] Gott posted a 1.50 ERA in six innings over nine appearances for Washington, striking out six and walking three with no decisions.[15]

2017

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Gott began the 2017 season with Syracuse. The Nationals called him up to the majors on June 12 when Washington needed bullpen reinforcements. He earned his first win with the Nationals on June 13, but he ended up as the team's "sacrificial lamb" in a 13–2 loss to the Atlanta Braves the next day, needing 52 pitches to get through 2+2⁄3 innings, striking out two batters but giving up five runs – all earned – on five hits and two walks before he was relieved.[25] Washington optioned Gott back to Syracuse after the game.[26] The Nationals recalled Gott on July 14 after they optioned Sammy Solis to the minors and placed Joe Ross on the disabled list with a torn ulnar collateral ligament of the elbow. Appearing in the ninth inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds the next day in which Washington led 10–2, Gott proceeded to give up five earned runs without recording an out before de facto closer Matt Grace entered to record the save.[27] The Nationals again optioned Gott to Syracuse on July 18.[28] On July 24, he went on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to July 22,[15] and did not return to action in 2017, subsequently being shut down for the season to undergo hernia surgery.[29] Overall in 2017, Gott made 30 appearances for Syracuse, pitching 37+1⁄3 innings, striking out 35, walking 13, posting a record of 2–0 and an ERA of 3.86, and going 4-for-4 in save opportunities;[15] for Washington, he made four appearances, with a 1–0 record and three strikeouts in three innings of work, but he also walked three and his major-league ERA for the season was 30.00.[15]

2018

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After a standout performance in spring training in which he posted a 1.54 ERA in 11+2⁄3 innings over 11 appearances,[29] Gott began the 2018 season on the Nationals′ 25-man roster. To start the season, he appeared in five games, pitching five innings and giving up three earned runs for a 5.40 ERA before he was optioned to Syracuse on April 16.[30][31] The Nationals recalled Gott on April 21 when they placed Grace on the disabled list.[32] Gott slipped on the mound and sprained his ankle at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., on May 5 during the sixth inning of a 7–3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies, throwing 17 pitches and getting one out but giving up a single, two home runs, and three earned runs before exiting.[33] He remained with the Nationals after the incident and without a stint on the disabled list.[15] Gott had a 5.28 ERA, an 0–2 record, seven walks, and 12 strikeouts in 15+1⁄3 innings over 17 major-league appearances on the season[34] when the Nationals optioned him to Syracuse again to make room on their roster when they activated reliever Ryan Madson from the disabled list.[32] The Nationals again recalled Gott from Syracuse, along with reliever Wander Suero, on June 11 when they placed starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg and reliever Brandon Kintzler on the disabled list,[32] and on June 13[32] – by which time he had lowered his major-league ERA for the season to 4.96 but had given up eight walks along with striking out 12 in the majors for the year[35] – again optioned him to Syracuse when they called up starting pitcher Erick Fedde from the Chiefs.[32]

San Francisco Giants (2019–2020)

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On February 13, 2019, after being designated for assignment, Gott was acquired by the San Francisco Giants in exchange for cash.[36] Pitching for the Giants in 2019 he was 7–0 with one save and a 4.44 ERA, as in 50 relief appearances he pitched 52.2 innings and struck out 57 batters.[37] Gott made 15 appearances for the Giants in 2020, pitching to a ghastly 10.03 ERA with 8 strikeouts and 13 earned runs over 11.2 innings of work.[38] On February 21, 2021, Gott was designated for assignment after the signing of Aaron Sanchez was made official.[39] On February 25, Gott cleared waivers and was outrighted to the Triple–A Sacramento River Cats.[40]

On April 19, 2021, Gott was selected to the active roster.[41] He was designated for assignment by the Giants the next day without making an appearance for the team.[42] On April 27, he was outrighted to the alternate training site.[43] Gott spent the 2021 season with Triple-A Sacramento, making 43 appearances, posting a 4.10 ERA with 53 strikeouts. On September 4, Gott retired the side in the 9th inning to close out the first no-hitter in Sacramento River Cats history.[44] On October 4, Gott elected free agency.[45]

Milwaukee Brewers (2022)

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On November 3, 2021, Gott signed a major league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers.[46] He made 45 appearances out of the bullpen in 2022, recording a 4.14 ERA with 44 strikeouts across 45+2⁄3 innings pitched. On November 18, 2022, Gott was non–tendered and became a free agent.[47]

Seattle Mariners (2023)

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On November 28, 2022, Gott signed a one–year, major league contract with the Seattle Mariners.[48] Gott made 30 appearances for Seattle in 2023, registering a 4.03 ERA with 32 strikeouts in 29 innings pitched.

New York Mets (2023)

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On July 3, 2023, Gott was traded alongside Chris Flexen to the New York Mets in exchange for Zach Muckenhirn.[49] In 34 appearances for the Mets, he registered a 4.34 ERA with 30 strikeouts across 29 innings. Gott was non–tendered and became a free agent on November 17.[50]

Oakland Athletics

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On December 19, 2023, Gott signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract, with the Oakland Athletics.[51] On March 22, 2024, it was announced that Gott would require Tommy John surgery to repair a fully torn UCL, ending his season.[52]

Seattle Mariners (second stint)

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On February 23, 2025, Gott signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners.[53] He was released by the Mariners organization on June 2.[54] On June 7, Gott re-signed with Seattle on a new minor league contract.[55] In 24 appearances split between the rookie-level Arizona Complex League Mariners and Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers, he posted a combined 3–3 record and 7.40 ERA with 19 strikeouts across 20+2⁄3 innings pitched. Gott was released by the Mariners organization for a second time on August 5.[56]

Washington Nationals (second stint)

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On January 17, 2026, Gott signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals.[57]

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Trevor Vaughan Gott (born August 26, 1992) is an American who is currently a . He has played in (MLB) for the , , San Francisco Giants, Milwaukee Brewers, , and Seattle Mariners. Gott attended the , where he played college baseball for the and set school records for single-season and career saves. The Padres selected him in the sixth round, 178th overall, of the 2013 MLB Draft. He made his MLB debut on June 14, 2015, with the Angels after being traded from the Padres organization in 2014. Throughout his career, Gott has appeared in 255 games, compiling a 16-15 record with a 4.65 , 222 strikeouts, and six saves over 243.1 . One of his most notable seasons came in with the Giants, when he went 7-0 with a 2.91 in 47 appearances. He was traded to the Nationals in 2016 and spent three seasons there as a key arm before signing with as a . In 2023, Gott split time between the Mariners and Mets, posting a 4.19 ERA in 64 outings. He underwent surgery in 2024 with the , causing him to miss the entire season and part of the following year. On February 23, 2025, he signed a minor league contract with the Mariners and was assigned to the Triple-A in June, but was released on August 5, 2025.

Early life and college career

Early life and high school

Trevor Vaughan Gott was born on August 26, 1992, in . Gott attended Tates Creek High School in Lexington, where he earned five varsity letters in under coach Dom Fucci, primarily as a right-handed and . As a senior in 2010, he compiled a 6-0 record with a 1.12 and 76 strikeouts over 47.1 , while batting .382 with two home runs and 13 RBIs; these efforts helped lead the Tates Creek Commodores (22-9) to the district tournament semifinals. For his performance, Gott was named the Gatorade Kentucky Player of the Year, earning all-state honors as both a junior and senior, as well as regional Player of the Year and first-team All-City recognition for three seasons. A lifelong fan, Gott signed a to attend the on a , citing the opportunity for his local family—including parents, siblings, and grandparents—to watch him play as a key factor in his decision over other college offers.

College career

Gott enrolled at the in 2011, where he played for the Wildcats as a right-handed . During his freshman season in 2011, Gott appeared in 23 games, posting a 2-4 record with a 3.62 over 27.1 and recording 2 saves. In his sophomore year of 2012, he transitioned more prominently into a role, making 23 appearances with a 3-0 record, a 2.16 in 25 innings, and a team-high 9 saves, which set the school's single-season saves record at the time. As a junior in 2013, Gott solidified his position as the team's closer, appearing in 23 games and achieving a 4-1 record with an impressive 1.20 across 30 , while notching 12 saves to break his own single-season school record and contribute to a total of 23 saves, another program mark. Under his leadership in the , the Wildcats finished the 2013 season with a 30-25 overall record and 11-19 in play. Following his junior year, Gott decided to forgo his senior season and enter the MLB Draft, leveraging his standout performance as a closer to attract professional scouts.

Professional career

Draft and

Gott was selected by the Padres in the sixth round, 178th overall, of the out of the . He signed with the Padres for a $200,000 . His draft position was bolstered by a standout college career in which he set the 's single-season (12 in 2013) and career (23) saves records. Following the draft, Gott made his professional debut with the Single-A of the , where he appeared in four games and posted a 2.08 over 4+1⁄3 innings with eight strikeouts. He was quickly promoted to the High-A of the , finishing the 2013 season with a 2–2 record, four saves, and a 2.56 in 27 appearances across 31+2⁄3 innings. In 2014, Gott began the season with the High-A of the , recording a 2–4 mark with 16 saves and a 3.16 in 29 games while earning a selection to the . Midseason, he made 10 relief outings for the Double-A of the , yielding a 4.63 over 11+2⁄3 . On July 18, 2014, the Padres traded Gott and closer to the in exchange for four prospects: infielders Taylor Lindsey and Jose Alvarez, outfielder R.J. Alvarez, and catcher . Joining the Angels' Double-A affiliate, the , Gott excelled in 13 appearances with a 2–1 record and 1.53 in 17+2⁄3 . Gott opened the 2015 campaign with the , going 1–0 with eight saves and a 3.20 in 18 games over 19+2⁄3 . He earned a promotion to the Triple-A of the , where he made seven scoreless appearances totaling 8+1⁄3 with 10 strikeouts. Through his first three professional seasons, Gott amassed a 7–7 record with a 2.70 , 131 strikeouts, and 30 saves in 124+2⁄3 across five levels. Scouts highlighted his , which sat at 92–95 mph with significant sink, as a key asset in his transition to a role.

Los Angeles Angels (2015)

Gott was promoted to the major leagues by the on June 13, 2015, after strong performances in Triple-A with the , where he had posted a 0.00 ERA over 8⅓ innings. The next day, he made his MLB debut against the at , entering in relief during an 8-1 loss and pitching a scoreless eighth with one and no baserunners allowed. Throughout his rookie season, Gott established himself as a reliable middle reliever for the Angels' bullpen, appearing exclusively in relief across 48 games without any starts. He finished with a 4–2 win–loss record, a 3.02 ERA, 27 strikeouts, and just 16 earned runs allowed over 47⅔ innings pitched, while holding opposing batters to a .242 average. His command was evident in limiting walks to 16 and inducing ground balls at a 57% rate, well above the league average of 44.3% that year. A highlight of Gott's 2015 campaign came on June 28, when he earned his first major league win by tossing a scoreless 10th inning in the Angels' 3–2 victory over the Seattle Mariners, walking the leadoff batter and allowing a single before inducing a and striking out the next batter. He often pitched in high-leverage seventh-inning situations behind starters, contributing to the Angels' playoff push despite their ultimate wild card loss. On December 10, 2015, following the season's conclusion, the Angels traded Gott along with pitcher Michael Brady to the in exchange for and cash considerations.

Washington Nationals (2016–2018)

Gott was acquired by the from the on December 10, 2015, in a trade that sent and cash to the Angels in return, along with pitcher Michael Brady. The move positioned Gott as a depth piece in the Nationals' , coming off a promising rookie season with the Angels. In 2016, Gott transitioned to a role with the Nationals, making 9 relief appearances in the majors while spending the bulk of the year with Triple-A Syracuse. His MLB outings showed promise, with a 1.50 over 6 and 6 strikeouts, though he struggled with command, issuing 3 walks. An elbow inflammation injury sidelined him in early July, leading to a placement on the disabled list; he returned in August after rest and rehabilitation, which he later described as catching the issue early and a potential "" for his development. In the minors, he appeared in 35 games across three levels, posting a 3-4 record, 4.57 , and 35 strikeouts in 43.1 innings, often serving as a multi-inning bridge option. The 2017 season brought further challenges for Gott, marked by persistent injuries that limited his effectiveness and availability. He underwent hernia surgery during , which delayed his start and restricted him to just 4 major league appearances, where he recorded a 1-1 mark but posted a 21.00 over 4⅓ with 3 strikeouts. Frequent shuttling between Washington and Syracuse defined his year, with recalls on June 12 and July 14 amid needs, but inconsistent performance led to multiple optionings, including on July 18. In Triple-A, he made 30 relief outings for the Chiefs, achieving a 2-0 record, 3.86 , and 35 strikeouts in 37.1 , demonstrating solid command in a setup capacity despite the setbacks. His role evolved toward middle relief, but injuries prevented a stable major league foothold. Gott saw expanded opportunities in 2018 as a and for the Nationals, who remained in NL East contention much of the season. He appeared in 20 major league games, going 0-2 with a 5.68 over 19 and 15 strikeouts, often tasked with high-leverage situations early in the year. A right ankle on May 4, caused by slipping on the mound during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies, forced him to the disabled list and disrupted his rhythm, impacting his late-season usage as the team faded from the playoff race. In Syracuse, he logged 28 appearances with a 1-1 record, 3.68 , and 38 strikeouts in 29.1 , showcasing improved velocity and control as a bridge pitcher. Over his three seasons with Washington, Gott made 33 MLB relief appearances with a 1-3 record, 5.23 , and 24 strikeouts in 28 , while contributing depth during the Nationals' competitive 2018 push that saw them lead the division for parts of the summer. Following the season, he became eligible for but was on February 8, 2019, before being traded to the Giants, effectively ending his Nationals tenure.

San Francisco Giants (2019–2021)

Gott joined the San Francisco Giants via a trade from the on February 13, 2019, in exchange for cash considerations. In 2019, Gott achieved a career-high 50 relief appearances for the Giants, where he excelled as a primary setup reliever with a 7–0 record, 2.91 ERA, and 54 strikeouts over 47 . His undefeated mark and consistent usage helped stabilize the during the team's rebuilding phase. The 2020 season, shortened by the , proved challenging for Gott, as he made 15 appearances and posted a 1–2 record with a 10.03 and 8 strikeouts in 11⅔ . He began the year strongly with a 1.50 in his first six outings but struggled later, surrendering nine earned runs across his final two appearances before landing on the 10-day on September 13 with right elbow inflammation, which sidelined him for the remainder of the campaign. Gott did not make any Major League appearances for the Giants in 2021 after being tendered a one-year, $700,000 contract in December 2020 to avoid . Instead, he spent the entire season at Triple-A Sacramento, recording a 1–3 mark with a 4.10 and 53 strikeouts in 41⅔ across 43 (one start). The Giants designated him for assignment on February 21 to accommodate the signing of Aaron Sanchez, though he cleared waivers, was outrighted to the minors, and remained in the organization until being granted free agency on October 4. Across his Giants tenure from 2019 to 2020, Gott contributed to the bullpen in 65 relief outings, tallying an 8–2 record, 4.48 ERA, and 62 strikeouts in 58⅔ innings. His 2019 performance stood out as a highlight amid the franchise's transition, providing reliable late-inning support.

Milwaukee Brewers (2022)

On November 3, 2021, the Milwaukee Brewers signed Gott to a one-year major league contract worth $1 million, with incentives that could increase the total value to $1.25 million; the deal also included an invitation to spring training, where he competed for a bullpen spot. Gott earned a place on the Brewers' roster after a solid Cactus League performance, posting an 11.3 strikeouts per nine innings rate and a 1.00 over four appearances, which manager praised for Gott's refined pitch mix under pitching coach Chris Hook. Gott slotted into Milwaukee's as a middle reliever behind closer and setup man Devin Williams, contributing to the team's league-leading 3.36 bullpen ERA that helped secure the NL Central title. In 45 relief appearances during the 2022 season, Gott went 3-4 with a 4.14 , allowing 21 earned runs and eight home runs while striking out 44 batters over 45 2/3 , with a career-best 1.03 ; his role often involved high-leverage situations, including earning his first save of the year on July 14 against the San Francisco Giants in a 3-2 extra-innings victory. Gott's effectiveness improved after the All-Star break, posting a 3.86 across 17 outings and 17 2/3 innings, though he yielded four home runs in that stretch, contributing to the Brewers' successful division defense amid a competitive NL Central race. Gott's season was limited by two injuries: he was placed on the 15-day on June 6 with a right strain after pitching on June 5, underwent a rehab assignment, and returned on June 25; later, on August 11, he landed on the again with a right forearm strain, missing over a month before being activated on September 21 following another rehab stint. Despite the absences, which sidelined him for roughly 50 games total, Gott provided reliable depth to Milwaukee's during their 86-76 championship campaign. On November 18, 2022, the Brewers non-tendered Gott, making him a after he became eligible for ; the decision came amid roster adjustments following the team's postseason exit to the Padres in the Wild Card Series.

Seattle Mariners (2023)

On , 2022, Gott signed a one-year major league contract worth $1.2 million with the Mariners, marking his return to the after stints with the Brewers and Giants. Gott began the 2023 season as a middle reliever for the Mariners, recovering from a strain that had sidelined him late in the 2022 campaign with . He proved effective early, posting a 2.31 over 11.2 in his first 11 appearances through late , with nine strikeouts and just one walk. However, his dipped after a brief stint on the in June for an undisclosed issue, and over 30 total appearances with , he recorded a 0-3 record, 4.03 , and 32 strikeouts in 29 before the break. Gott's steady presence in the helped bolster the Mariners' relief corps during their push for the AL West title, where remained in contention into July. On July 3, 2023, the Mariners traded Gott and fellow reliever to the in exchange for pitcher .

New York Mets (2023)

On July 3, 2023, the acquired reliever Trevor Gott from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for minor league pitcher , aiming to strengthen their during a late-season push for a National League playoff spot. Prior to the trade, Gott had made 30 relief appearances for the Mariners, posting a 4.03 over 29 with 32 strikeouts. Gott debuted with the Mets on July 6, 2023, and went on to appear in 34 games through the end of the season on September 27, compiling a 0-2 record with a 4.34 , 30 strikeouts, and 11 walks over 29 . He allowed 30 hits, including 2 home runs, and struggled early with command issues that contributed to a higher of 1.41, though he showed improvement in September with a 1.74 in his final outings. The Mets, who had high expectations entering the year after a 101-win 2022 campaign, ultimately finished the 2023 season with a 75-87 record, placing fourth in the NL East and missing the playoffs. Gott became a free agent following the conclusion of New York's season.

Oakland Athletics (2024)

On December 19, 2023, following his non-tender by the New York Mets, Trevor Gott signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Oakland Athletics, positioning him as a potential key reliever in their bullpen for the 2024 season. Gott participated in spring training, making four appearances where he allowed eight runs over three innings pitched. On March 22, 2024, he was diagnosed with a fully torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his right elbow, ruling him out for the year. He underwent Tommy John surgery on April 3, 2024, performed by Dr. Keith Meister in Arlington, Texas. As a result, Gott made no appearances in the major or minor leagues during 2024, instead focusing on rehabilitation from the procedure. His contract expired at the end of the season without any on-field contributions. The ' 2024 campaign unfolded amid ongoing relocation discussions, as the team prepared to depart Oakland after decades at the Coliseum, with MLB approving a move to and a temporary stint in Sacramento for 2025–2027. On the field, Oakland struggled to a 69–93 record, finishing last in the and missing the playoffs for the seventh consecutive year.

Seattle Mariners (2025)

On February 23, 2025, the Mariners signed Trevor Gott to a minor league contract with an invitation to , marking his return to the organization following his 2023 stint with the team. This deal came as Gott continued his recovery from surgery performed in April 2024. Gott participated in extended and began a rehab assignment on May 3, 2025, starting with the rookie-level ACL Mariners before being activated from the 7-day and assigned to the Triple-A on May 10. His time in Tacoma focused on building innings post-surgery, with limited appearances totaling 18.2 innings over 22 outings, during which he posted an 8.20 , allowing 27 hits, 5 home runs, and 8 walks while striking out 16 batters. By July, Gott had progressed to reach a velocity of 95 mph in rehab outings, a key milestone in his rehabilitation. The Mariners released Gott from his minor league contract on June 2, 2025, but re-signed him to another deal five days later on June 7, assigning him back to Tacoma to continue his recovery. He made additional appearances with the Rainiers through early August, maintaining a role without starting assignments. On August 5, 2025, the Mariners released Gott for the second time that season, making him a . Gott did not receive a major league call-up during the 2025 campaign, despite the Mariners finishing the regular season with a 90-72 record, clinching the AL West title, and advancing to the AL Championship Series, where they lost 4-3 to the Toronto Blue Jays.

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  18. https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/25988127/giants-acquire-reliever-trevor-gott-nationals-cash
  19. https://www.mlb.com/news/giants-finalize-2019-opening-day-roster
  20. https://www.mlb.com/news/trevor-gott-allows-4-runs-in-9th-of-giants-loss-to-a-s
  21. https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/09/13/giants-place-reliever-on-10-day-injured-list/
  22. https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/30440648/san-francisco-giants-avoid-arbitration-agree-one-year-deal-outfielder-alex-dickerson
  23. https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/02/21/sf-giants-make-surprise-roster-move-cut-veteran-reliever-to-clear-space-for-aaron-sanchez/
  24. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/11/brewers-to-sign-trevor-gott-to-major-league-deal.html
  25. https://www.mlb.com/news/trevor-gott-deal-with-brewers
  26. https://www.mlb.com/news/trevor-gott-makes-brewers-roster
  27. https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=gotttr01&t=p&year=2022
  28. https://www.mlb.com/brewers/roster/transactions/2022/06
  29. https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/injury-report/brewers?season=2022
  30. https://www.mlb.com/news/non-tendered-free-agents-2022-23
  31. https://www.mlb.com/news/trevor-gott-signs-one-year-deal-with-mariners
  32. https://www.spotrac.com/mlb/player/_/id/17602/trevor-gott/contract/
  33. https://marinersblog.mlblogs.com/mariners-game-notes-april-23-vs-st-louis-15a81a3e04ca
  34. https://www.mlb.com/news/chris-flexen-trevor-gott-traded-to-mets
  35. https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/37955183/mets-acquire-reliever-trevor-gott-trade-mariners
  36. https://ultimatemets.com/profile.php?PlayerCode=1207&tabno=9
  37. https://metsmerizedonline.com/2023-mets-report-card-trevor-gott-rp/
  38. https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/NYM/2023.shtml
  39. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/12/as-trevor-gott-agree-to-major-league-deal.html
  40. https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39154650/trevor-gott-signs-1-year-contract-oakland-athletics
  41. https://www.athleticsnation.com/2024/3/22/24108934/trevor-gott-injury-elbow-tommy-john-oakland-athletics
  42. https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39786437/rhp-trevor-gott-undergo-tommy-john-surgery
  43. https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-trevor-gott-medical-update
  44. https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39870048/a-reliever-trevor-gott-season-tommy-john-surgery
  45. https://apnews.com/article/trevor-gott-tommy-john-756b42b5ee5b32b07f3a144d1c3145ca
  46. https://www.spotrac.com/mlb/player/_/id/17602/trevor-gott
  47. https://www.mlb.com/news/oakland-athletics-2024-season-in-review
  48. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/02/mariners-sign-trevor-gott-to-minor-league-contract.html
  49. https://www.thebaseballcube.com/content/stats_minor/2025~14107/
  50. https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/trevor-gott-641627
  51. https://www.milb.com/tacoma/stats/pitching/strikeouts
  52. https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/SEA/2025.shtml
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