Houston Astros outfielder Ben Gamel will be placed on the injured list due to a knee injury he suffered when he collided with the wall while making a catch in Anaheim on Saturday, manager Joe Espada announced Monday night.
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Gamel left the game two innings after the incident and was absent from the Astros’ subsequent two games. The team has reported that Gamel has a “left knee contusion.”
Espada mentioned before Monday’s series opener in San Diego that Gamel’s recovery has been slower than expected and that he remains quite sore. Following the Astros’ 3-1 loss, Espada confirmed that Gamel will be added to the IL.
The Astros did not reveal a corresponding move on Monday night.
With Gamel sidelined, Jason Heyward started in left field for the second game in a row. Heyward is likely to continue getting starts against right-handed pitchers, especially on days when either Kyle Tucker or Yordan Alvarez is serving as the designated hitter.
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