Carlos Gomez Released by Astros: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction

One week after designating him for assignment, the Houston Astros released outfielder Carlos Gomez Friday.The move was made official on the transaction page of the team's website.Upon designating Gomez for assignment, Houston had 10 days to work out a potential trade or assign him to a minor league team, but it was unable to come to terms on a deal, which means he is now a free agent.The 2016 season has been the worst of the 30-year-old Dominican Republic native's MLB career, as he is hitting just .210 with five home runs, 29 RBI and 13 stolen bases.Houston acquired Gomez in a deal with the Milwaukee Brewers prior to last season's trade deadline, and he struggled down the stretch to the tune of a .242 batting average, four homers, 13 RBI and 10 steals in 41 games.Gomez is just a couple of years removed from a pair of career seasons. He was named to the NL All-Star team in both 2013 and 2014, and he averaged a .284 batting average with 24 home runs, 73 RBI and 37 stolen bases over the course of that two-year span.The former Gold Glove Award winner has experienced a steep fall from grace since then, but he is a five-tool player when he is on his game.Because of that,Joe Frisarioof MLB.com reported the Miami Marlins have shown some interest in signing him. MLB Network's Jon Morosi added the following regarding a potential fit in Miami:With slugger Giancarlo Stanton likely out for the season due to agroin injury, the playoff-contending Marlins desperately need outfield help.Gomez may not help much if his 2016 form persists, but he could be a value signing should he recapture some of the magic he displayed in 2013 and 2014. Follow@MikeChiarion Twitter.
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