BEN GAMEL NEWS

Dropped from 40-man roster Gamel was designated for assignment by the Padres on Thursday.

Impact Gamel appeared in only six games during his three-week stay in the majors and went 3-for-15 (.200) with a double and two singles. Glenn Otto, claimed off waivers from the Rangers, will fill the vacated 40-man roster spot.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres pregame: Ben Gamel earns another look; Blake Snell on mound looking for series win Ben Gamel earns a second straight start off the bench as the Padres look to claim series against Baltimore Orioles

AUGUST 16, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Another start Wednesday Gamel will serve as the Padres' designated hitter and bat eighth Wednesday versus the Orioles.

Impact Gamel started in right field in his Padres debut Tuesday and went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI as part of a 10-3 blowout victory. Facing a 5.5-game deficit for the third NL Wild Card spot, San Diego will continue to ride the hot hand. That said, Gamel is a career .253/.333/.385 hitter in 2,210 plate appearances at the major-league level and should not be trusted for sustained fantasy production.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks in two in Padres debut Gamel went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Tuesday's 10-3 win against Baltimore.

Impact The Padres acquired Gamel in a trade with the Rays in July, but the veteran outfielder had spent all of his time in the minors this season prior to being called up Tuesday. He contributed to a big offensive effort by San Diego with a two-run ground-rule double in the fifth inning to make the score 10-0. Gamel can play all three outfield spots and also saw some time at first base at Triple-A this season, so he has a path to somewhat frequent playing time, though he isn't expected to have an everyday role while up with San Diego.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Promotion made official Gamel's contract was selected by the Padres prior to Monday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Gamel was brought up to the big leagues after Ji-Man Choi was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday due to a left ribcage strain. The Padres were able to clear a spot for Gamel on the 40-man roster by moving Drew Carlton (elbow) to the 60-day IL.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be recalled Gamel will be called up by the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact The move is not official yet, but Gamel is set to join the big club for the first time since being acquired by San Diego in mid-July.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shipped to San Diego The Rays traded Gamel to the Padres on Friday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Gamel signed a minor-league deal with the Rays ahead of the 2023 season and has slashed .276/.402/.463 across 250 plate appearances in Triple-A. The 31-year-old outfielder will serve as organizational depth for San Diego and could earn a promotion if the Padres' outfield depth is tested down the stretch.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits in season finale Gamel is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact With lefty Matthew Liberatore on the hill for the Cardinals, the lefty-hitting Gamel will bow out of the lineup for the series finale. Diego Castillo will step in at first base for Gamel, who will finish with a .232/.324/.369 slash line in 2022 unless he's used off the bench.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pujols has 2 more RBIs, Cardinals beat Pirates 8-7 in 10

Albert Pujols drove in two more runs and the St. Louis Cardinals went on to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 in 10 innings Tuesday night

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets breather Monday Gamel isn't starting Monday against the Cardinals.

Impact Gamel went 2-for-7 with a homer, a double, three RBI and two runs over his last two games, but he'll head to the bench for the second time in the last three matchups. Diego Castillo is taking over at first base and batting seventh.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Huge home run in win Gamel went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Sunday's 7-5 victory over the Cardinals.

Impact With two runners on base and the Pirates down 3-0 in the second inning, Gamel came through with a huge 404-foot home run to right field to tie the game. The home run was Gamel's ninth this season, his highest total since hitting 11 in 2017. In 20 games since the beginning of September, Gamel is batting .170 (9-for-53) with two home runs, five RBI and six runs scored.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pujols hits 702nd HR, ties Ruth in RBIs, Cardinals lose 7-5

Albert Pujols slammed his 702nd career home run and drove in three runs in the Cardinals' 7-5 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pujols hits 701st homer, Flaherty pitches Cards past Pirates

Albert Pujols hit his 701st home run, Jack Flaherty allowed one run in six innings and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Newman's single in 10th gives Pirates win and sweep of Reds

Kevin Newman hit a winning single in the 10th inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates rebounded from a blown three-run lead in the ninth to beat Cincinnati 4-3 and send the Reds to thei...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Losing work to rookies Gamel is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds.

Impact The lefty-hitting Gamel is on the bench against a right-handed pitcher (Chase Anderson) for the third straight matchup and looks to have moved into a reserve role as the season winds down. The non-contending Pirates evidently see more value in giving at-bats to rookies Cal Mitchell, Jack Suwinski and Ji-hwan Bae rather than Gamel, a 30-year-old journeyman on an expiring contract.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates take on the Reds in first of 3-game series

The Pittsburgh Pirates begin a three-game series at home against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heads to bench Sunday Gamel is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Gamel has a .532 OPS through 14 games in September and will take a seat Sunday for the second time in Pittsburgh's past three contests. Bryan Reynolds will serve as the designated hitter while Ji-hwan Bae starts in center field.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oviedo cruises through 7, Pirates top Cubs 6-0 to end skid

Johan Oviedo tied his career high with seven strikeouts in seven innings, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 6-0 to snap an eight-game losing streak

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench Friday Gamel isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Gamel has been in a 5-for-39 funk at the plate over the past three weeks and has seen his playing decrease because of it. Oneil Cruz will fill in as Pittsburgh's designated hitter Friday, giving Kevin Newman a start at shortstop while batting fifth.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates aim to end skid in game against the Cubs

The Pittsburgh Pirates will try to stop a six-game skid when they play the Chicago Cubs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in Sunday's lineup Gamel is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Mets.

Impact Gamel started the last three games and will head to the bench after he went 0-for-8 with three walks and six strikeouts in that stretch. Bryan Reynolds will rest his legs as the designated hitter while Jack Suwinski mans center field.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates try to continue road win streak in matchup against the Reds

The Pittsburgh Pirates hit the road against the Cincinnati Reds aiming to prolong a three-game road winning streak

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pujols' 697th HR, moves into 4th, rallies Cards over Pirates

Albert Pujols hit his 697th home run, moving past Alex Rodriguez into fourth place on the career list and doing it in dramatic fashion with a ninth-inning drive that rallied the St...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cruz home run short of cycle, Pirates beat Cardinals 8-2

Oneil Cruz finished a home run short of the cycle, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat St. Louis 8-2 to keep the Cardinals from stretching their lead atop the NL Central

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Surging Blues Jays edge Pirates 4-3 to complete 3-game sweep

Teoscar Hernandez delivered the go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning and the Toronto Blue Jays edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 to complete a three-game sweep

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS