"The Braves and outfielder have agreed to a minor league deal, reports Aram Leighton of Just Baseball. The Wasserman client will presumably also receive an invite to big league camp in spring training. Gamel, 34 in May, didn't make it to the majors in 2025. That was the first time since 2015 that he didn't appear in the show. He signed minor league deals with the Tigers and Angels but was limited by injuries to just 52 minor league contests. He put up a hearty .281/.402/.539 line in those games but didn't get called up."
"Over his big league career, he has generally been a decent hitter. In 2,320 plate appearances, he has a .252/.334/.382 line. That translates to a 96 wRC+, indicating he has been just 4% below league average overall. A lefty swinger, he's been a bit better with the platoon advantage but doesn't have massive splits. He has a 98 wRC+ against righties and an 88 wRC+ versus southpaws. He has experience at all three outfield slots and first base but is primarily a left fielder."
Gamel agreed to a minor league contract with Atlanta and is expected to receive an invite to big league spring training. He turned 34 in May and did not reach the majors in 2025 after signing minor league pacts with Detroit and Anaheim, finishing limited by injuries to 52 minor-league games with a .281/.402/.539 line. His major-league totals cover 2,320 plate appearances with a .252/.334/.382 line and a 96 wRC+. He is a lefty swing bat, has modest platoon splits, can play all outfield spots and first base, and projects as depth behind Acuña, Harris II and Profar with Triple-A ready status.
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