The Mets reassigned Gamel to minor-league camp March 19, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

If he doesn't opt out of his minor-league deal, Gamel will open the season at Triple-A Syracuse. The 31-year-old outfielder saw action in six games at the big-league level with the Padres in 2023, going 3-for-15 with two RBI.

Gamel signed a minor-league contract with the Mets on Monday that includes an invitation to spring training.

EDGE Analysis

Gamel got into six games with the Padres in 2023 but spent most of the year in the minors. The 31-year-old is a career .252/.332/.384 hitter over parts of eight big-league seasons and could have a shot to break camp in a reserve outfielder role with the Mets.

Gamel elected free agency Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The Padres outrighted Gamel off their 40-man roster last week, and the veteran outfielder has elected free agency rather than remain in the organization and report to Triple-A El Paso. Gamel -- who has spent most of this season in the minors -- is a career .252/.332/.384 hitter over parts of eight big-league seasons.

The Padres outrighted Gamel to Triple-A El Paso on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Gamel looks poised to remain in the San Diego organization as a depth outfielder at El Paso after going unclaimed off waivers over the weekend. Before being dropped from the 40-man roster, Gamel appeared in six games for the Padres and went 3-for-15 with a double and two RBI.

Gamel was designated for assignment by the Padres on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Gamel appeared in only six games during his three-week stay in the majors and went 3-for-15 (.200) with a double and two singles. Glenn Otto, claimed off waivers from the Rangers, will fill the vacated 40-man roster spot.

Gamel's contract was selected by the Padres prior to Monday's game against the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Gamel was brought up to the big leagues after Ji-Man Choi was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday due to a left ribcage strain. The Padres were able to clear a spot for Gamel on the 40-man roster by moving Drew Carlton (elbow) to the 60-day IL.

Gamel will be called up by the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

The move is not official yet, but Gamel is set to join the big club for the first time since being acquired by San Diego in mid-July.

The Rays traded Gamel to the Padres on Friday in exchange for cash considerations, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gamel signed a minor-league deal with the Rays ahead of the 2023 season and has slashed .276/.402/.463 across 250 plate appearances in Triple-A. The 31-year-old outfielder will serve as organizational depth for San Diego and could earn a promotion if the Padres' outfield depth is tested down the stretch.

Gamel and the Rays are expected to finalize a minor-league deal Wednesday, pending a physical, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gamel's deal includes an invitation to big-league spring training, where he'll look to prove himself and potentially crack the Opening Day roster. Gamel spent the 2022 campaign as a member of the Pirates' organization, producing a .232 average with nine homers, 46 RBI, 42 runs and five stolen bases over 371 at-bats in 115 games with the club. The outfielder has never really recaptured the touch he had at the plate early in his career with the Mariners, but he does bring a level of defensive prowess to Tampa Bay this spring.

Gamel is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

With lefty Matthew Liberatore on the hill for the Cardinals, the lefty-hitting Gamel will bow out of the lineup for the series finale. Diego Castillo will step in at first base for Gamel, who will finish with a .232/.324/.369 slash line in 2022 unless he's used off the bench.