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Astros' Ben Gamel: Placed on injured list
The Houston Astros placed Ben Gamel on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a left fibula fracture, retroactive to Sunday.Gamel was initially diagnosed with a left knee contusion after running into the outfield wall during Saturday's contest, but further evaluation confirmed he instead fractured his fibula. The Astros have yet to announce a return timeline for the 32-year-old, though it's possible his injury keeps him out of action for the rest of the regular season. Cesar Salazar was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move.
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Astros' Ben Gamel: Destined for IL
Ben Gamel (knee) will be placed on the 10-day injured list, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.Gamel hasn't been in the starting lineup the last two days after suffering a left knee contusion during Saturday's game, and the team has since decided that he'll require a trip to the injured list. Jason Heyward and Mauricio Dubon should see more chances in left field while Gamel is on the mend.
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Astros' Ben Gamel: Not in lineup Monday
Ben Gamel (knee) remains out of the lineup for Monday's contest in San Diego, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.Gamel exited Saturday's game versus the Angels with a bruised left knee and will now miss a second straight start. He is considered day-to-day. Jason Heyward will play left field in Monday's series opener.
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Astros' Ben Gamel: Out Sunday with bruised knee
Ben Gamel (knee) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.After exiting Saturday's 5-3 win in the sixth inning with a left knee contusion, Gamel will get at least one day off to rest the injury. Jason Heyward will take Gamel's spot in the outfield, manning left field while batting seventh in the series finale in Anaheim.
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Astros' Ben Gamel: Leaves game with knee injury
Ben Gamel left Saturday's game against the Angels due to a left knee contusion, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.Gamel sustained the injury in the fourth inning, when he crashed into the right-field wall fielding a catch off the bat of Mickey Moniak, per Rome. Gamel stayed in the game until Jason Heyward pinch hit for him in the sixth inning.
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Astros' Ben Gamel: Hitting bench Thursday
Ben Gamel is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.Dating back to Aug. 24, the lefty-hitting Gamel has started in 16 of the Houston Astros' 18 games, but his absence from the lineup Thursday will be his first against a right-handed starting pitcher (Mitch Spence) during that span. With Chas McCormick (hand) going on the injured list Thursday and Kyle Tucker still limited to the designated-hitter spot following his recent return from the 60-day IL, Gamel should retain a near-everyday role in the Houston outfield even though his bat has cooled of late. Gamel has gone 3-for-23 (.130 average) thus far in September, though he's drawn eight walks while striking out just five times.
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Astros' Ben Gamel: Pops first homer
Ben Gamel went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 3-2 win over the Royals.The journeyman outfielder led off the bottom of the third inning by driving a Seth Lugo fastball the other way into the Crawford Boxes. It was Gamel's first homer of the season, and his first long ball since Oct. 2, 2022 when he was a member of the Pirates. Gamel appears to be working on the strong side of a platoon right now, seeing action in nine straight games and batting .367 (11-for-30) with two doubles, three RBI and six runs, but he figures to lose playing time once Kyle Tucker (lower leg) is ready to come off the IL.
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Astros' Ben Gamel: Taking on regular role
Ben Gamel went 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored Wednesday against the Phillies.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.
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Astros' Ben Gamel: Nabbing third straight start
Ben Gamel will start in right field and bat seventh in Monday's game against the Phillies, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.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 Houston 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.
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Astros' Ben Gamel: Claimed by Houston
The Houston Astros claimed Ben Gamel off waivers from the Mets on Tuesday.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.
Ben Gamel
#12 LF / Houston Astros / EXP: 8YRS Height: 5-11 Weight: 187 lb Age: 32 College: None Bats/Throws -/-Fantasy Points by Week
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