Set to begin rehab assignment Gamel (hamstring) reported to Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday and is expected to begin a rehab assignment with the affiliate, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports. Impact Gamel has been on the 10-day injured list since May 29 with a strained left hamstring, so the Pirates will likely keep him on assignment in Indianapolis through the weekend before considering activating him. Though the 30-year-old was playing regularly against right-handed pitching prior to landing on the shelf, Gamel could have to settle for a reserve role once reinstated with the rebuilding Pirates perhaps inclined to give younger players a look in the outfield. All of Jack Suwinski, Bligh Madris and Cal Mitchell are probably viewed as higher-priority options than Gamel at this point.
JUNE 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE