Nick Gonzales won’t be donning the No. 39 for the Pirates in 2026.
According to an updated 40-man roster, Gonzales is listed as wearing No. 3, a switch from the legendary number that Hall of Fame outfielder Dave Parker made famous. Upon learning of Parker’s passing in late June, Gonzales expressed his desire to change his number out of respect for “The Cobra.”
“Personally, I think it should be retired,” Gonzales said. “I think I should get a new number, honestly. I think that might happen at some point when some numbers open up. I think that number should be retired, for sure. He’s in the Hall of Fame.”