PT TODAY: Gamel, others benefit from Cain opt-out in MIL
Aug 2 2020
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| National League | American League | |
| Brewers | Lorenzo Cain opts out | |
| Milwaukee Brewers OF Lorenzo Cain on Saturday, Aug. 1, informed the team he has opted out for the remainder of the 2020 season. Source: ESPN.com - Jeff Passan | |
| BHQ take: Outfielder Ben Gamel is likely the main PT beneficiary here as he likely now plays vs. all RHP, though LHB Gamel's status vs. LHP is questionable. It is also unclear whether Gamel will play CF, or OF Christian Yelich will shift to CF with Gamel in LF. Gamel's ct% plummeted in 2019, though he remains a patient line-drive hitter with below-average power who has shown above-average speed throughout his career.... |
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