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Bannister: Gomez will start in LF for Rangers

Less than two weeks after being designated for assignment by the Houston Astros, Carlos Gomez will have the opportunity to be a starting outfielder with the AL West-leading Texas Rangers.

Texas manager Jeff Banister told reporters on Sunday that Gomez will be the Rangers' starting left-fielder once he is brought up from the minor leagues.

The 30-year-old outfielder, who signed a minor league deal with the Rangers on Saturday, said he expects to play three or four games with Round Rock before being added to the major-league roster.