Impact Gamel started his sixth straight game in right field and appears set for a large-side platoon role. In his first six games with Houston, Gamel has gone 10-for-23 with two RBI and four runs scored.
AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Taking over in left field Gamel went 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored Wednesday against the Phillies.
Nabbing third straight start Gamel will start in right field and bat seventh in Monday's game against the Phillies, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Gamel has now started in right field in four consecutive matchups with right-handed pitchers and seems to have settled into a strong side of a platoon at the position with either Chas McCormick or Mauricio Dubon (shoulder). Kyle Tucker (shin) should eventually take back an everyday role in right field, but he's without a clear timeline to return from the 60-day injured list. Gamel has gone 5-for-11 with two walks over his first four games since joining the Astros as a waiver pickup last week, and manager Joe Espada should continue to carve out a regular spot in the outfield for the journeyman while he's swinging a hot bat.
AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Newcomer Ben Gamel, Astros try for more success vs. O's The Houston Astros are adding to their contributors as they’ve continued to make an August impact in the American League postseason picture....
AUGUST 23, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
After Mariners fire their manager, the Astros extend their lead over Seattle to 5 1/2 games
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The Astros are now 5 1/2 games up in the AL West after shutting out the Orioles 6-0
Spencer Arrighetti outpitched Corbin Burnes, Ben Gamel drove in two runs in his Houston debut and the Astros extended their lead in the AL West to a season-high 5 1/2 games with a...AUGUST 23, 2024 • Associated Press
Claimed by Houston The Astros claimed Gamel off waivers from the Mets on Tuesday.
Impact Gamel collected a .217/.400/.261 slash line in 30 plate appearances for the Mets before being designated for assignment Sunday. He'll provide outfield depth for an Astros club that's still dealing with the absence of Kyle Tucker (shin). Houston will need to make a corresponding roster move once Gamel officially reports to the 26-man roster.
AUGUST 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Designated for assignment The Mets designated Gamel for assignment on Sunday.
Impact The 32-year-old joined the big-league roster in late June after Starling Marte (knee) landed on the 10-day injured list, but Marte is back with the Mets for Sunday's series finale against Miami. Gamel played in 18 games and had a .217/.400/.261 slash line in 30 plate appearances.
AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Drawing rare start Gamel will start in right field and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Athletics.
Impact Gamel is part of the lineup for the second time in three games, but he will be making just his eighth start in 43 contests overall since he was called up from Triple-A Syracuse on June 25. Though he's fared well in his limited opportunities with a .723 OPS in 26 plate appearances, Gamel could nonetheless be at risk of losing his roster spot when the Mets bring Starling Marte (knee) back from the injured list, perhaps as soon as this weekend.
AUGUST 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Francisco Lindor breaks tie with 2-run single in 9th to push the Mets past the Rockies 5-3
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Elects free agency Gamel was released by the Padres on Saturday.
Impact The Padres outrighted Gamel off their 40-man roster, and the veteran outfielder has elected free agency rather than reporting to Triple-A El Paso. Gamel -- who has spent most of this season in the minors -- is a career .252/.332/.384 hitter over parts of eight big-league seasons.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gets outrighted to minors The Padres outrighted Gamel to Triple-A El Paso on Saturday.
Impact Gamel looks poised to remain in the San Diego organization as a depth outfielder at El Paso after going unclaimed off waivers over the weekend. Before being dropped from the 40-man roster, Gamel appeared in six games for the Padres and went 3-for-15 with a double and two RBI.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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 nightOCTOBER 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 SundayOCTOBER 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 2-1OCTOBER 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
