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Gamel suffers yet another setback

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At one point, Mat Gamel eventually worked his way into the

Mat Gamel

Mat Gamel

Milwaukee Brewers starting lineup, opening the 2012 season at first base.  About a month in, Gamel blew out his knee while chasing a foul ball in San Diego.  His career has been plagued by injuries and one wonders if this is finally it?

Gamel followed that injury in San Diego by tearing his ACL again last spring and eventually was picked up off waivers by the Chicago Cubs.  Chicago released him a short time later and Gamel signed a minor-league deal with the Atlanta Braves.

Gamel was attempting to compete for a spot on Atlanta’s bench.  But while working out in advance of spring training, Gamel suffered another knee injury and has been released by the Braves.  Does Gamel have anything left to try to make yet another comeback?

Gamel was a fourth round pick by the Brewers in 2005 but hit just .229 in 106 career games with the Brewers.

Cubs claim Gamel off waivers from Brewers

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First baseman Mat Gamel was claimed off waivers on Thursday by the Chicago Cubs.  Gamel hasn’t played since May 2012 because of a pair of ACL tears.

The Milwaukee Brewers placed Gamel and Taylor Green on waivers on Wednesday after they both sat out the entire 2013 season because of injury.  Green cleared waivers and was assigned to Class AAA Nashville.  Green could stay with the Brewers organization or leave in free agency.

Gamel was the Brewers starting first baseman in 2012 when he tore the ACL in his right knee chasing a foul pop in San Diego.  He was expected to return in 2013, but tore the same ACL early in spring training this year, undergoing another season ending surgery.

 

Brewers place Gamel and Green on waivers

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Mat Gamel and Taylor Green spent the entire 2013 season on the sidelines, rehabbing injuries.  Yesterday, the Milwaukee Brewers placed both players on waivers.  If they clear waivers today, Gamel and Green could stay with the organization on minor-league deals.

The 28-year-old Gamel nas not played since tearing his ACL on May 1, 2012 at San Diego.  He was the Brewers starting first baseman at the time.

Corey Hart took over at first base last season, had surgery on his right knee in January and then on his left knee in July and never played in 2013.  The Brewers are considering whether to sign Hart for 2014, likely to a deal heavy in incentives.

Those injuries forced the Brewers to handle first base by committee last season.  Seven players made their first big-league starts there.

Minor League Suspension

Brewers minor-league pitcher Dylan Brock received a 50-game suspension for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.  That suspension takes effect at the start of the 2014 season.

 

 

Brewers set for spring games (AUDIO)

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It’s only been a week, but the Milwaukee Brewers will play their annual

Brewers spring training

Brewers spring training

intrasquad game today, then Mike Fiers will start the teams exhibition opener tomorrow against the Oakland A’s.

Unlike springs past, many of the team’s top players are expected to get considerable playing time right out of the gate as they prepare for the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

Mat Gamel

1st baseman Mat Gamel is looking at a full season of rehab after he tore his ACL on the first day of full squad workouts.  It’s the second straight season that Gamel is facing a painful comeback. [Read more…]

Brewers’ Gamel “probably” out for the season

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The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is reporting that Milwaukee Brewers infielder Mat Gamel is “probably” out for the season after aggravating his surgically repaired right knee in the Brewers’ first full-squad workout.

Manager Ron Roenicke delivered the news to reporters during his daily media session.

Roenicke said they had an MRI on Gamel and it didn’t come back very good.

Brewers make roster moves

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The Milwaukee Brewers have reinstated first baseman Mat Gamel, shortstop Alex Gonzalez and left-handed pitcher Chris Narveson from the 60-day disabled list.

Gonzalez, right-handed pitcher Shaun Marcum and right-handed reliever Francisco Rodriguez have all elected free agency.

The Brewers 40-man roster stands at 36 players.

 

Brewers open series in San Francisco tonight

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The Milwaukee Brewers, after an off day on Thursday, open a 3-game weekend series at San Francisco against the Giants tonight. 

The Brewers have called up utility infielder Brooks Conrad from AAA Nashville to replace injured first baseman Mat Gamel who is out with a torn ACL.  Conrad was hitting .400 in the minors.

Travis Ishikawa is expected to get the first crack at replacing Gamel at first base. 

The Giants are also trying to deal without one of their top players.  Third-baseman Pablo Sandoval suffered a broken hand and is out 4 to 6 weeks.

The Brewers have lost 2-straight and 5 of their last 7 games.

Injuries mounting for the Brewers

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The Milwaukee Brewers have already lost fifth starter Chris Narveson for the season with a torn rotator cuff and fraying in the labrum of his pitching shoulder.   But wait, there’s more.

All-star left fielder Ryan Braun was removed from last night’s 5-0 loss to the San Diego Padres with a right Achilles strain.  It’s not known how long Braun might be out.

The Brewers also learned yesterday that first baseman Mat Gamel could be out for the balance of the season.  Gamel reportedly needs surgery for a torn ACL in his right knee and is expected to miss a significant amount of the season.  Gamel hurt his knee in Tuesday’s loss.  General manager Doug Melvin stopped short of declaring Gamel out for the season.

Without Gamel, the Brewers have Travis Ishikawa to play first base.  Outfielder Corey Hart could get some looks there as well.

 

Brewers off to slow offensive start, fall to Rockies

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Michael Cuddyer lined a 2-run double in the eighth and Jeremy Guthrie pitched seven solid innings to earn his second win of the season, a 4-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on Sunday.

The Brewers had a chance to rebound in the 8th inning, but Ryan Braun popped out, Aramis Ramirez lined out and Corey Hart struck out to end the threat.

AUDIO: Ron Roenicke says they need more chances :20

The Brewers wasted another solid outing from pitcher Yovani Gallardo who allowed 1-run in 7-innings of work.  He gave up 6-hits, struck out 8 and while walking only 1. [Read more…]

Kottaras leads Brewers past Dodgers

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The Los Angeles Dodgers came to Miller Park on Tuesday night with a 9-1 record, riding a 6-game win streak.  The Milwaukee Brewers busted up that momentum with a 5-4, come-from-behind win over the Dodgers.

Pinch-hitter George Kottaras’ two-run double with one out in the bottom of the 9th inning to bring the Brewers 4-game losing streak to a halt.

Corey Hart singled to lead off the ninth off of Dodgers closer Javy Guerra.  Pinch-runner Carlos Gomez then stole second and Mat Gamel walked.  After striking out Jonathan Lucroy, Kottaras delivered the game winning hit. [Read more…]