Carlos Gomez Injury: Updates on Brewers OF's Hamstring and Return

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Carlos Gomez has returned from the 15-day disabled list after recovering from a hamstring injury. 

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Gomez Reinstated from Disabled List

Saturday, May 2

The Brewers confirmed that Gomez is back on the roster and that Luis Jimenez has been designated for assignment to make room for him. Milwaukee later confirmed that Gomez will bat first in the order in Saturday's game against the Cubs.

Earlier in the week, Gomez talked to Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel about his desire to return for today's game:

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"I’m going to tell you this: I think Saturday for sure," he said. "Because I’m tired of watching."

Gomez has been on the DL since April 17 with a strained right hamstring. In a best-case scenario he’d return to the field Friday, but an off-day on Thursday complicates the situation a bit.

"I feel fine to play to my level," Gomez said. "I think it’s tough because we’ve got a day off and then play. After you come through an injury, it’s tough to play right away (after a day off). I don’t think it’s good for you.

"After a day off you feel no good and tight."

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Gomez originally went on the DL on April 17, when the Brewers announced the move.

Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel first provided the details of Gomez's injury on April 16:

Gomez, 29, hit .235/.257/.441 with one home run and six RBI during the Brewers' first eight games. Despite his slow start, the Brewers have to be excited by his return to the lineup.

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