Astros outfielder Carlos Gomez designated for assignment

ByABC News
August 10, 2016, 5:10 PM

— -- The  Houston Astros announced on Wednesday that outfielder Carlos Gomez has been designated for assignment.

"I know I didn't do my best," Gomez told the Houston Chronicle. "I wish the best to them. They have a great team and organization."

Gomez also told MLB.com, "It's not a secret that I'm not doing my job and I'm really disappointed in myself."

This season, Gomez had a .210 average in 85 games for the Astros. He has five home runs and 29 RBIs.

"This has nothing to do with Carlos' effort," Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow told reporters before the team's game against the Minnesota Twins. "Carlos has put in 100 percent. We all see how much he enjoys playing the game and how much he cares about what happens. It's one of those situations where, for whatever reason, it didn't work out here in the way he wanted to and the way we wanted to."

The Astros now have 10 days to either trade Gomez, assign him to the minor leagues or release him. Gomez can also be claimed by another team off irrevocable outright waivers.

Gomez, 30, was acquired by the Astros in a deadline deal in July 2015 from the Brewers. In 41 games with Houston last season, he batted .242 with four home runs and 13 RBIs.

Gomez was an All-Star with the Brewers in 2013 and 2014. In both seasons, he batted .284 and had 73 RBIs.

He is in the final season of a three-year, $24 million contract that is paying him $9 million this year.