On Thursday afternoon, the Atlanta Braves beat the Chicago White Sox by a score of 2-0 at Rate Field.
They were able to bounce back after getting swept by the Minnesota Twins.
On Friday, the Braves will open up a series with the Milwaukee Brewers in Wisconsin.
9-Year Player Still A Free Agent After Braves Release
GettyBen Gamel #39 of the Atlanta Braves poses for a photo during Spring Training photo day at CoolToday Park on February 20, 2026 in North Port, Florida.
Earlier this month, the Braves released Ben Gamel from their organization.
MLB.com wrote (on August 3): “Gwinnett Stripers released RF Ben Gamel.”
With just over one month left in the season, Gamel still remains available (as of August 21).
GettyBen Gamel #39 of the Atlanta Braves poses for a photo during Spring Training photo day at CoolToday Park on February 20, 2026 in North Port, Florida.
Gamel did not play in a game for the Braves at the MLB level.
He batted .210 with 39 hits, three home runs, 20 RBIs, 24 runs and two stolen bases in 57 games in Triple-A.
It will be interesting to see if he gets picked up by another team before the end of the 2026 season.
Looking At Gamel
GettyBen Gamel #21 of the New York Mets looks on during the ninth inning against the Houston Astros at Citi Field on June 29, 2024 in the Queens borough of New York City.
Gamel was picked in the 10th round of the 2010 MLB Draft.
He last appeared in an MLB game during the 2024 season.
Over part of nine seasons, Gamel has spent time with the Seattle Mariners, Pittsburgh Pirates, Milwaukee Brewers, Houston Astros, New York Mets, Cleveland Guardians, New York Yankees and San Diego Padres.
GettyBen Gamel #38 of the New York Yankees follows through on an eighth inning base hit against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium on May 9, 2016 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The hit was Gamel’s first in the major leagues.
The 34-year-old is batting .252 with 516 hits, 41 home runs, 204 RBIs, 283 runs and 22 stolen bases in 723 games.
Looking At The Braves
GettyAustin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves hits an RBI single during the seventh inning against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on August 20, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
The Braves have had a very strong 2026 season that has many people believing they are a contender to reach the World Series.
They are currently the top team in the National League East with a 75-53 record in 128 games.
Over their last ten games, the Braves have gone 4-6 (and they are 33-30 in 63 games on the road).
9-Year MLB Player Still A Free Agent After Atlanta Braves Release