"We'll get him out there and let him play," Banister said Sunday morning. "This is a veteran outfielder who, when he is out there, can impact the game. This is not a young guy who has to get by with youthful exuberance. He's got exuberance, but he is in the middle part of his career. This is a guy who can take over a game."
Texas is undaunted by Gomez's struggles in Houston this season. He was hitting .210 with five home runs, 29 RBIs, a .272 on-base percentage and a .322 slugging percentage before being released Thursday.