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Gomez expected to join Rangers on Thursday
- Updated: August 23, 2016
CINCINNATI — Outfielder Carlos Gomez went 4-for-9 with a double and a triple in his first two games with Triple-A Round Rock, and will likely join the Rangers on Thursday in Arlington.
Gomez, who was released by the Astros earlier this month and signed by the Rangers, was expected to play Tuesday night for Round Rock, and that should be it.
“Three solid days of at-bats and a travel day, possibly be ready,” manager Jeff Banister said. “We’ll take all indications, how he looks, how he feels, how his legs are.”
Banister said the initial reports have been good since Gomez was signed to a Minor League contract on Saturday night and played his first game with Round Rock.
“The first night, he was a little rusty, two strikeouts early and later found his rhythm,” Banister said. “[Monday] night he really drove the baseball. Last night the at-bats were a lot calmer, he’s staying on the baseball and using his hands. Playing the outfield is fine. Very positive.”
Gomez’s arrival will have ripples:
• Gomez will likely play every day, which means Delino DeShields and Nomar Mazara are headed for a platoon. DeShields would play against left-handers and Mazara against right-handers.
“Mazara versus right-handers has been a good player for us, and DeShields against left-handers has been a good player for us,” Banister said.
• DeShields will still play left field and Mazara will stay in right. Gomez will likely play both positions for the Rangers, depending on who else is in the lineup.
“I’ve got to believe he can play all three outfield positions,” Banister said.
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