The Detroit Tigers have removed veteran outfielder Ben Gamel from the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens roster, the team reported on Friday.
Gamel, 33, began the year in the Tigers system as veteran depth but went on the disabled list April 25 with an unexplained injury. Prior to the deal that cleared his position on the Mud Hens roster on Friday, he had never officially batted for Toledo.
Gamel, a nine-year MLB veteran, has played for eight major league clubs, including the New York Mets in 2024 and the Houston Astros. With 682 major league games played, the left-handed bat has a career.252 average and.718 OPS.
What’s next for Ben Gamel?
As the Tigers consider long-term outfield alternatives, expect them to move more Triple-A players before the trade deadline. Gamel will search for his eighth big league uniform in the meantime, most likely signing a minor league contract with a team that needs depth right now.
Bottom line
Detroit’s decision signals confidence in its current outfield pipeline and lets Ben Gamel test the open market for a quicker MLB path. With the dog days of summer approaching, don’t be shocked if the shrewd veteran lands someplace before July.
