[daneblazer]

Remember when this guy going to the Mets was a big deal? Basically cut today

[Ralphie Halves]

Beware signing hot-dogging Latinos these days. They flame out easy.

[TxAaron]

Good riddance.

[Mr KLC]

In the wake of Giancarlo Stanton’s season-ending groin injury, the Marlins are exploring several hitters, including the Astros’ Carlos Gomez, MLB.com’s Joe Frisaro reports. Gomez would presumably join Ichiro Suzuki in a platoon, with one of the two veterans playing with regulars Christian Yelich and Marcell Ozuna.

Since being designated for assignment earlier this week, Gomez has drawn interest from other NL contenders like the Cardinals and Mets, though New York may have simply been doing due diligence. Given that the Mets, Cards and Marlins are all battling for wild card spots, there could also be some gamesmanship between the three teams on the waiver wire to block a trade, which could force Houston to pull Gomez back on waivers and then release him outright.

While nobody expects him to replicate Stanton’s production, it’s possible a change of scenery and a return to the National League could help Gomez regain some of his old form.

What an enigma this guy is.

[Mr KLC]

I know Astros fans freaked out when Carlos Gomez hit a home run Thursday, but so far with the Rangers, Gomez is 1 for 15 with 7 strikeouts.