Update, August 12
According to Mark Saxon of ESPN, Carlos Gomez is expected to be traded before he becomes a free agent next Thursday. The Cardinals are looking into a possible deal with the Astros, but Saxon says they may actually be outbid by the Mets.
Original Post, August 10
The once-coveted Carlos Gomez was designated for assignment by the Houston Astros today, opening the door once again for a return to the Mets.
Before today’s game, Sandy Alderson told reporters that the team has an “open mind” about a return.
Gomez, 30, is in the midst of a horrendous season, batting .210/.272/.332 with five homers and ten steals in 85 games with Houston this year. Gomez struggled early on this season, had a very good month of June, but has since plummeted back down to earth.
Gomez was, of course, almost traded to the Mets last July before the deal fell through at the last minute. He could be a smart low-risk pickup if he ends up becoming a free agent. He has historically played very good outfield defense, and is just two years removed from a 132 wRC+ season at the plate, when he hit 23 home runs and stole 34 bases.
