Joey Gallo
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Mar 16 2025Gallo announced via his personal X account Sunday that he will attempt to become a pitcher. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo requested, and was granted, his release from the White Sox on Sunday after going 2-for-20 with 11 strikeouts in nine games during spring training. The 32-year-old primarily played first base during his time with the Nationals last season, but he showcased elite arm strength when he played more of the outfield earlier in his career. Chicago wasn't willing to hold onto him as he transitioned to pitching, so Gallo will have to hope he can show enough potential on the mound to latch on somewhere else.
Feb 13 2025Gallo signed a minor-league deal with the White Sox on Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo has a skills profile that has produced extreme results throughout his career, but he's struck out at least 39 percent of the time in each of the last three seasons. He's still capable of producing plenty of power, exhibited by ISO marks of at least .175 in the same three-year span. Gallo now finds his way to a roster that has plenty of opportunity, with his best chance for playing time seemingly coming in right field or at designated hitter.
Nov 3 2024The Nationals declined their portion of Gallo's $8 million mutual option for 2025 on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo signed with Washington over the winter and delivered a career-worst .613 OPS with 10 homers in 76 games. He struck out 102 times in 260 plate appearances and could have a difficult time securing a big-league contract for 2025.
Sep 13 2023Gallo (foot) will join Triple-A St. Paul next week to start a rehab assignment, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo was placed on the 10-day injured list late last week with a left foot contusion. He should be healthy enough to rejoin the Twins before the end of the regular season, although it's not clear what kind of role he might have.
Sep 8 2023The Twins placed Gallo on the 10-day injured list Friday with a left foot contusion, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo is just 2-for-22 with a homer and two RBI since Aug. 18, and he'll now be sidelined for the next 10 days. Alex Kirilloff (shoulder) was activated from the IL in a corresponding move.
Sep 5 2023Gallo came off the bench and went 2-for-2 with a two-run home run in Monday's 20-6 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo slugged one of the Twins' six home runs on the day, though his was of the cheaper variety since it came off position player David Fry, who covered the final four innings for the Guardians after the game descended into a blowout. The home run counts all the same for Gallo, who left the yard for the first time since his two-homer effort Aug. 12 in Philadelphia. In between those two games, Gallo went 1-for-25 with six walks against 16 strikeouts. Though he's started in four of the Twins' last six games, Gallo still seems to be on the outside looking in for a strong-side platoon role.
Aug 23 2023Gallo is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo finds himself on the bench for the fourth time in five games, with two of his absences coming against right-handed pitching and two coming versus left-handers. At this stage, the Twins have seemingly pulled the plug on Gallo as a strong-side platoon option at either first base or in left field. Aside from a four-hit, two-homer game Aug. 12 in Philadelphia, Gallo has otherwise gone 3-for-32 with 20 strikeouts and one extra-base hit on the month.
Aug 22 2023Gallo is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo will be on the bench with lefty Wade Miley on the bump for the Brewers. Donovan Solano will take over at first base and bat leadoff.
Aug 20 2023Gallo is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo has a .212/.395/.485 slash line through 33 at-bats in August and will head to the bench Sunday for the second time in the past three games. Donovan Solano will receive another start at first base while Jordan Luplow and Matt Wallner (hand) man the corner outfield spots.
Aug 18 2023Gallo is not in the lineup for Friday's contest against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo had been in the lineup for six of the last seven games, but he'll start this one on the bench. Donovan Solano will be at first base.
Aug 13 2023Gallo isn't in the Twins' lineup Sunday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With left-hander Ranger Suarez set to start on the bump for Philadelphia, the lefty-hitting Gallo will retreat to the dugout for the beginning of Sunday's contest. Christian Vazquez will fill in at first base, allowing Ryan Jeffers to start behind the plate.
Aug 10 2023Gallo went 1-for-2 with a two-run homer in Wednesday's loss against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo took Alex Faedo deep in the second inning, putting the Twins ahead 3-2. It was Gallo's first homer since July 17 -- he'd been struggling mightily since then, going just 3-for-335 (.086) over 18 games before Wednesday's contest. Overall, the 29-year-old Gallo is slashing .176/.297/.443 with 18 homers, 34 RBI and 33 runs scored across 286 plate appearances this season.
Aug 8 2023Gallo is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest in Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's no surprise Gallo is again on the bench as the Tigers start a second straight lefty, but he didn't start Sunday versus a righty, either. The 29-year-old has just a .543 OPS since the start of July.
Aug 7 2023Gallo is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Tigers, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Joey Wentz on the bump for Detroit, the Twins will counter with a right-handed-heavy lineup that leaves no room for Gallo. Donovan Solano will pick up the start at first base, where Gallo has been seeing most of his playing time of late while Alex Kirilloff (shoulder) has been on the shelf.
Aug 6 2023Gallo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo will often hit the bench against left-handed starters, but he'll take a seat Sunday against Arizona righty Zac Gallen. Donovan Solano is starting at first base while Ryan Jeffers serves as the designated hitter.
Jul 30 2023Gallo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo has battled pink eye and another unrelated illness of late, but his absence from the lineup Sunday likely has more to do with the Royals bringing a southpaw (Ryan Yarbrough) to the hill. Even before he missed a few games, Gallo may have been at risk of losing out on starts in the outfield against right-handed pitching to the hot-hitting Matt Wallner, but the Twins should have room in the lineup for both in the short term. With Alex Kirilloff (shoulder) moving to the 10-day injured list Sunday, Gallo could end up seeing most of his starts versus righties at first base over the next handful of games.
Jul 28 2023Gallo (illness) is starting in left field and batting ninth Friday versus the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo made an early exit from Wednesday's series finale against the Mariners because of an illness, but he's good to go following Thursday's team off day. The 29-year-old slugger has registered a .744 OPS with 17 homers and 32 RBI through 80 games this season.
Jul 26 2023Gallo exited Wednesday's game against the Mariners due to illness, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo was lifted prior to the eighth inning of the contest after going 1-for-3 with an RBI double and a pair of strikeouts. With an off day coming Thursday, Gallo would seem to stand a good chance of being available to play Friday.
Jul 24 2023Gallo (eye) will start in center field and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo will enter the lineup for the first time since Thursday now that he's made a full recovery from conjunctivitis, though he had already made a cameo off the bench in Sunday's extra-inning win over the White Sox. He went hitless in his lone at-bat Sunday and is now 4-for-35 in July, though three of those hits have been home runs.
Jul 23 2023Gallo (eye) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo and Willi Castro will both will miss their third consecutive games while the two continue to recover from conjunctivitis. Matt Wallner, Michael Taylor and Max Kepler will make up the Minnesota outfield from left to right for the series finale with the White Sox.
Jul 22 2023Gallo (eye) remains on the bench Saturday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo and Willi Castro were scratched with pink eye Friday, and neither is back in the lineup Saturday. Matt Wallner will make another start in left field.
Jul 21 2023Gallo was scratched from the lineup Friday versus the White Sox due to conjunctivitis, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It may be going around the Twins' clubhouse, as Willi Castro was scratched from Friday's game for the same reason. Michael Taylor will now start in center field and bat ninth against Chicago.
Jul 17 2023Gallo went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 7-6 loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo has gone just 4-for-24 (.167) in July, but three of his hits this month have left the yard. The slugger is up to 17 homers on the season. He's added 31 RBI, 30 runs scored, eight doubles and a triple while slashing .188/.309/.483 with a 40.3 percent strikeout rate.
Jul 15 2023Gallo went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Friday's 5-4 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While Gallo is on pace to approach 30 home runs this year, his contact remains sparse, with his strikeout rate sitting at over 40 percent. The former Ranger is hitting just .189 on the year, and he only has six multi-hit games.
Jul 4 2023Gallo is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After not starting the previous two days with a lefty on the mound, Gallo will begin this one on the bench as the Royals throw veteran righty Zack Greinke. Gallo did receive two plate appearances off the bench each of the last two games, so perhaps he'll come on mid-game again in this one. Willi Castro is playing left field Tuesday.
Jul 3 2023Gallo is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For the second day in a row, the lefty-hitting Gallo will head to the bench while the Twins oppose a left-handed starting pitcher. With fellow lefty hitter Alex Kirilloff joining Gallo on the bench, the Twins will deploy Donovan Solano at first base and Willi Castro in left field to counter Royals southpaw Austin Cox.
Jul 2 2023Gallo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Twins are going with a right-handed-heavy lineup to counter Orioles southpaw Cole Irvin, so Gallo and fellow left-handed hitters Max Kepler and Edouard Julien will head to the bench. Willi Castro and Alex Kirilloff will serve as the Twins' starters in the corner outfield in place of Gallo and Kepler.
Jun 24 2023Gallo went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo went over a month between homers -- his last one came May 20 versus the Angels. In the 20 games between long balls, he hit just .125 with two doubles and one RBI. The 29-year-old remains in a strong-side platoon role, though he's struggling overall with a .186/.306/.455 slash line through 56 contests. The power hitter has added 12 homers, 25 RBI, 22 runs scored, seven doubles and a triple while striking out at a 38.8 percent clip over 196 plate appearances.
Jun 23 2023Gallo isn't starting Friday against the Tigers, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Joey Wentz will start for the Tigers on Friday, so the left-handed bat of Gallo will remain in the dugout to start the game. Willi Castro will take over in left field and bat sixth.
Jun 22 2023Gallo is not in Thursday's lineup against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Willi Castro gets the start in left field with lefty Brandon Walter expected to serve as Boston's primary pitcher. Gallo is hitting .143 with a 46.7 percent strikeout rate in 10 games this month.
Jun 17 2023Gallo will sit against lefty Joey Wentz and the Tigers on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo has gone 3-for-10 with two doubles and two walks since returning from a hamstring injury. He's made just three starts against southpaws all season, so it's no surprise to see him hit the bench Saturday. Willi Castro will get the start in left field.
Jun 15 2023Gallo is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Detroit is throwing left-hander Matthew Boyd, so Gallo will begin this one on the bench. Willi Castro will handle left field.
Jun 13 2023Gallo is starting in left field and batting eighth Tuesday against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo will be back in the lineup after missing exactly 10 days while on the injured list with a hamstring strain. The 29-year-old has struck out at least once in six straight contests, punching out 17 times over 24 at-bats during that stretch while recording just two singles.
Jun 9 2023Gallo (hamstring) is beginning a rehab assignment Friday with Triple-A St. Paul, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo will start at first base and bat third against the Triple-A affiliate of the Cubs. The 29-year-old slugger landed on the 10-day injured list less than a week ago with a hamstring strain and could be ready for activation when first eligible next Tuesday.
Jun 3 2023Gallo was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained hamstring Saturday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo has largely looked like the good version of himself this season, with patience and power getting him to a 121 wRC+ despite his .188 average and 37.6 percent strikeout rate. He's also battled multiple injuries, however, as this is already his second trip to the injured list following a brief absence due to a right intercostal strain in April. Kyle Garlick was recalled to take his place on the roster.
Jun 2 2023Gallo (hamstring) may require a stint on the 10-day injured list, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo was scratched Friday with tightness in his hamstring, and the outfielder has dealt with issues in that regard over the past few weeks. If a stint on the IL is required, Gleeman notes that Matt Wallner would be the most likely replacement for Gallo. Fantasy GMs should be prepared to make a roster move if/when Gallo does hit the shelf.
May 26 2023Gallo (hamstring) entered Friday's 3-1 loss to the Blue Jays as a pinch hitter and drew two walks while also playing first base. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo did not play Wednesday's game versus the Giants due to a hamstring injury, but it looks like he's back to full speed after an off day Thursday.
May 24 2023Gallo is not in the Twins' lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Giants due to a hamstring injury, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo felt something in his hamstring during Tuesday's game against the Giants and was checked out by a trainer, although he remained in (he was later removed for a pinch hitter). He's considered day-to-day for the time being.
May 22 2023Gallo was added to the lineup for Monday's game against the Giants, Randy Johnson of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo was set to open Monday's game on the bench, but Donovan Solano was a late scratch and Gallo will take his place. Gallo will also hit seventh against Giants opener John Brebbia.
May 20 2023Gallo went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo only missed one game after fouling a ball off of his leg Wednesday versus the Dodgers. He returned with a bang, smashing a solo shot in the sixth inning to pad the Twins' lead. He's homered four times over his seven games and now has 11 long balls on the year. He's batting .269 (7-for-26) over that span, giving him a .215 batting average for the year while adding 23 RBI, 19 runs scored and a .911 OPS through 36 contests.
May 19 2023Manager Rocco Baldelli told reporters before Friday's game against the Angels that Gallo (leg) could be available off the bench, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baldelli said that Gallo is feeling fine after fouling a ball off his right leg and being pulled from Wednesday's game against the Dodgers. Even if the slugger doesn't appear off the bench Friday, there's a very good chance he'll be back before the end of the weekend.
May 17 2023X-rays on Gallo's right leg came back negative, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo was removed from Wednesday's game versus the Dodgers in the ninth inning after fouling a ball off his leg, but he's escaped with merely a contusion. Consider the slugger day-to-day.
May 15 2023Gallo (leg) is leading off and playing left field against the Dodgers on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo tweaked his leg while running out a grounder during Sunday's blowout win over the Cubs, and he's able to return to the lineup and the leadoff spot against the Dodgers on Monday. The veteran outfielder has homered nine times this season and will look to reach double digits against Noah Syndergaard and the Los Angeles pitching staff.
May 14 2023Manager Rocco Baldelli expects Gallo (leg) to be in the lineup Monday against the Dodgers, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old wanted to stay in after he appeared to tweak something while running out a grounder during the seventh inning of Sunday's win over the Cubs, but Baldelli played it safe by removing Gallo with the Twins already holding a six-run lead. He slugged his ninth homer of the season prior to his exit, and it appears the leg issue won't cause him to miss any time.
May 12 2023Gallo is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Cubs, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nick Gordon, Michael Taylor and Willi Castro will start across the outfield with left-hander Drew Smyly set to take the mound for Chicago. Gallo has an .898 OPS this year against righties compared to a .728 OPS (and .154 batting average) against lefties.
May 6 2023Gallo will be on the bench against lefty Logan Allen and the Guardians on Saturday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Twins have faced only six lefties all season, and Gallo has been in the lineup against just one of them. The plan has worked so far, as Gallo has hit a lopsided but productive .194/.325/.582, homering seven times in 80 plate appearances. Donovan Solano will start at first base in his absence.
Apr 5 2023Gallo is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo is one of three lefty-hitting lineup regulars who will take a seat Wednesday versus Miami southpaw Jesus Luzardo, with Nick Gordon and Max Kepler (knee) joining him on the bench. Donovan Solano will get the start at first base in Gallo's stead.
Apr 3 2023Gallo went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Monday's 11-1 rout of the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo staked Minnesota to a four-run lead with his second-inning blast, and the team never looked back in improving to 4-0 on the campaign. The veteran slugger has blasted three long balls over his past two games, racking up seven RBI over that span. Gallo is highly unlikely to finish the season with anything close to his .308 average (he hasn't hit above .200 since 2019), but he appears to have a near-everyday role with the Twins and could be a solid source of power for fantasy managers willing to accept his tendency to rack up strikeouts.
Apr 2 2023Gallo went 3-for-4 with two home runs, a double, a walk, four RBI and three runs scored in Sunday's win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo went 0-for-6 with four strikeouts across the first two games of the season, but he erupted during Sunday's series finale to help complete Minnesota's three-game sweep. That start to the campaign perfectly encapsulates the 29-year-old's boom-or-bust potential, though a couple of early homers are certainly an encouraging sign for fantasy managers.
Mar 31 2023Gallo started at first base and went 0-for-2 in Thursday's season opening win at Kansas City. He was lifted for pinch hitter Donovan Solano in the sixth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo extended his hitless streak against starter Zack Greinke to 0-for-19 but contributed a nice defensive play by throwing out a runner at home. Gallo looks set to be the primary first baseman with Alex Kirilloff on the injured list. However, his substitution for a right-handed hitter shows his playing time will be in flux based on matchups.
Mar 13 2023Gallo started at first base and went 1-for-3 with a double in Monday's spring training win over the Yankees. He's hitting .316 (6-for-19) with a home run this spring. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo could get playing time at first base this year, especially early in the season with Alex Kirilloff (wrist) questionable for the start of the season. He'll likely get most of his playing time in left field as he looks to rebound from a disappointing season. He hit just .160/.280/.357 with 19 home runs last season with nearly a 40 percent strikeout rate across 126 games for the Yankees and Dodgers.
Dec 16 2022Gallo signed a one-year, $11 million contract with the Twins on Friday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo's 2022 was a disaster, as he put up a .160/.280/.357 slash line with 19 home runs and a nearly 40 percent strikeout rate across 126 games for the Yankees and Dodgers. He was one of the most prolific home run hitters in the game for the five seasons prior to that, however, and also offers good defense in the outfield. The Twins are taking a modest gamble on a bounce-back and no doubt are hoping Gallo will be aided by the new rules banning defensive shifts.
Sep 20 2022Gallo went 2-for-3 with a home run, a walk, two total runs and two total RBI in Monday's 5-2 victory versus the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo got the Dodgers off to a good start with a 437-foot solo moonshot to right field in the second inning, and he added a run-scoring single in the fourth. It was the first multi-hit performance for the slugger since Aug. 21. Gallo is slashing a paltry .190/.261/.452 in September, but he's hit three homers and driven in 11 runs over 14 games.
Sep 18 2022Gallo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo will take a seat after he started in each of the past six games while going 2-for-20 at the dish. Five of those starts came while Gavin Lux was absent from the lineup due to a back injury, but with Lux returning to action Saturday, Gallo could see his opportunities to play take a hit moving forward.
Sep 16 2022Gallo went 0-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 4-0 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo got aboard on a fielder's choice in the second inning, driving in the Dodgers' first run. He added a steal, his third of the year and first since July 14. The slugger has produced two home runs, eight RBI and three runs scored through 12 games in September despite hitting just .139 (5-for-36). For the year, he's posted a .160/.280/.355 slash line with 17 home runs, 40 RBI and 43 runs scored through 113 contests between the Dodgers and the Yankees.
Sep 14 2022Gallo went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Tuesday's 4-0 victory versus the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo plated the first runs of the contest with a 438-foot, two-run shot to center field in the second inning. He also struck out twice Tuesday -- the third time in his past four games that he's fanned multiple times. Gallo's move to Los Angeles hasn't remedied his strikeout woes -- he has a 41.1 percent strikeout rate as a Dodger -- but he's managed some positive production with five homers, 15 RBI and 11 runs over 29 games.
Sep 9 2022Gallo (elbow) is starting Friday's game against the Padres, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo exited Wednesday's win over the Giants with an elbow contusion, but he underwent X-rays that came back negative. However, he'll serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth during Friday's series opener in San Diego.
Sep 7 2022Gallo had X-rays come back negative after leaving Wednesday's win over the Giants, which confirmed the diagnosis of an elbow contusion, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old apparently felt some tingling in his fingers after the hit-by-pitch on the elbow, but he's not dealing with any serious issues. Los Angeles' scheduled day off Thursday will provide Gallo a full day to recover ahead of Friday's series opener versus the Padres.
Sep 6 2022Gallo went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo gave the Dodgers a 3-1 lead in the second inning and they didn't look back. He hadn't hit a homer in 14 games entering Tuesday, going a meager 6-for-38 (.158) with a triple, two doubles, five RBI and five runs scored in that span. In 106 contests between the Dodgers and the Yankees this year, the slugger has 16 homers, 37 RBI, 42 runs scored, two steals and a .168/.288/.367 slash line.
Sep 1 2022Gallo is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo will hit the bench after he picked up starts in the corner outfield in seven of the past eight games. Over the last five of those starts, Gallo went a collective 0-for-14 with seven strikeouts, potentially stalling any momentum he might have had for unseating Chris Taylor in an everyday role in the outfield.
Aug 28 2022Gallo will start in left field and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Marlins, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo will pick up his fourth start in five games, but he's mostly benefited from Gavin Lux (neck) missing the previous four contests before re-entering the lineup Sunday. Chris Taylor, who had been the primary replacement at second base for Lux, is expected to take over as the Dodgers' main left fielder moving forward, but he'll get a breather for the day game after a night game. Since joining the Dodgers in an Aug. 2 deal with the Yankees, Gallo has produced a .237/.370/.579 slash line with six extra-base hits and seven RBI in 15 games.
Aug 18 2022Gallo will start in right field and bat seventh in Thursday's game against the Brewers, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo will draw his second start in the four-game series in Milwaukee, this time replacing a resting Mookie Betts. Since being acquired from the Yankees on Aug. 2, Gallo has hit .261 with three home runs in nine games, but he'll likely be relegated to a part-time role with Chris Taylor, Cody Bellinger and Betts expected to compose Los Angeles' starting outfield in most games.
Aug 11 2022Gallo hit a three-run home run in his only at-bat during Wednesday's 8-5 victory versus the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo pinch hit for Hanser Alberto in the seventh inning with Los Angeles up by a run. The slugger provided substantial breathing room by knocking a three-run homer to left-center field. The homer was his first as a Dodger and 13th overall this season. Gallo isn't going to be an everyday player for Los Angeles and has struck out eight times in 15 at-bats with his new club, but he's notched a hit in four of his six contests after going 2-for-25 in his final 11 games with the Yankees.
Aug 10 2022Gallo is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Twins, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo is 3-for-14 with a double, a run and eight strikeouts in five games since being acquired by the Dodgers, and he'll take a seat Wednesday after starting the past three games. The 28-year-old should be in the lineup a few days per week, but he's unlikely to fill an everyday role with Chris Taylor and Justin Turner both back from the injured list.
Aug 5 2022Gallo is not in Friday's lineup against the Padres, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is presumably in a pretty strict platoon, so it's not a surprise to see him sitting against lefty Sean Manaea. Gallo is 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in his lone game as a Dodger.
Aug 3 2022Gallo isn't starting Wednesday against San Francisco, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo was added to the Dodgers' active roster and could be available off the bench for his debut after being acquired from the Yankees on Tuesday. James Outman is starting in left field and batting eighth Wednesday.
Aug 2 2022Gallo was traded from the Yankees to the Dodgers on Tuesday in exchange for Clayton Beeter, Pat Ragazzo fo SI.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Beeter is seen as a high-risk/high-reward relief prospect, so the Yankees essentially got what they could for Gallo, as the fanbase had turned against him, while Matt Carpenter and Andrew Benintendi made him expendable. Gallo hit .159/.282/.339 with 12 home runs in 82 games with the Yankees and is set to become a free agent after the season. Max Muncy has had a rough season, in part due to physical issues, so Gallo gives the Dodgers another left-handed power bat to potentially use down the stretch, but they are taking a flyer on him given the low cost of acquisition.
Jul 27 2022Gallo isn't starting Wednesday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo has had inconsistent playing time to begin the second half of the season, and he'll be on the bench for the fourth time in the last seven games. Matt Carpenter is starting in right field and batting fifth.
Jul 22 2022Gallo went 1-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and two runs scored Friday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo took Joey Krehbiel yard in the seventh inning to record his 12th homer of the season. He's gone deep three times in his last 10 starts but is still hitting just .161 with six RBI and seven runs scored in that span. Overall, Gallo has a .164/.291/.351 line across 265 plate appearances on the campaign.
Jul 17 2022Gallo remains out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Before sitting out Saturday's 14-1 win, Gallo made four consecutive starts but went 1-for-12 with three walks and six strikeouts to drop his season-long batting average to .161. With Matt Carpenter leaving the yard twice and driving in seven runs to bring his OPS up to an incredible 1.406 on the season, Gallo no longer looks like the next man up to enter the lineup if the Yankees were to lose a player to injury. Gallo's dwindling playing time and poor production this season makes him an easy drop in the majority of mixed leagues.
Jul 7 2022Gallo went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Wednesday's victory over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo's solo blast came in the sixth inning to put the Yankees up 4-0. It was his 10th home run of the year. It has been a rough season for the outfielder as he is slashing just .167/.283/.338 on the season. He has six strikeouts in three appearances in July and nearly three times as many strikeouts as hits for the season. Gallo also went hitless in his final nine games in June.
Jun 26 2022Gallo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo will take a seat for the second time in the series, with his move to the bench coming against right-handed starting pitchers (Justin Verlander and Jose Urquidy) on both occasions. The slugger has gone 0-for-17 with 10 strikeouts over his last seven games, with the slump dropping his season average to .173. The Yankees don't seem ready to move Gallo to the bench on a full-time basis just yet, but he may have to settle for more of a part-time role while Giancarlo Stanton picks up more work in the outfield at Gallo's expense.
Jun 24 2022Gallo will be on the bench Friday against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo has only started a modest 70 percent of the Yankees' games this season, a low number for someone who isn't merely a platoon bat. It's hard to argue he deserves a larger share of at-bats in this stacked Yankees lineup, however, as he's hitting just .176/.289/.352 on the season. Giancarlo Stanton will move out to right field in his absence.
Jun 20 2022Gallo isn't in the lineup for Monday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo started in the last four games and went 2-for-11 with a homer, a double, four runs and three RBI during that time. Giancarlo Stanton will shift to right field while Josh Donaldson serves as the designated hitter.
Jun 15 2022Gallo isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo went 1-for-9 with a double, two runs, two RBI and a stolen base over the last three games, and he'll get a day off Wednesday. Giancarlo Stanton is starting in right field while Gleyber Torres serves as the designated hitter.
Jun 14 2022Gallo went 0-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base in 2-0 win Tuesday over Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo walked and stole second in the seventh inning against Luke Bard. The outfielder has been much better of late, hitting .250/.357/.555 with three homers in his last 42 plate appearances. The 28-year-old enters free agency for the first time after the season and if he's able to keep up his recent production, his early season lack of production may be forgiven by potential suitors.
Jun 10 2022Gallo will sit Friday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo has five hits and three homers across his last three appearances, including a pair of home runs Thursday against the Twins, but he'll nonetheless hit the bench here for the second time in three games. Giancarlo Stanton will move out to right field while Josh Donaldson fills the designated hitter spot.
Jun 9 2022Gallo went 2-for-5 with a pair of home runs and three RBI in Thursday's 10-7 win against Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo haunted Twins starter Dylan Bundy early in the contest, slugging a two-run homer in the second inning and a solo shot in the fifth. The outfielder struck out in his other three at-bats, but it was nonetheless a productive game that included his first multi-homer performance of the campaign. Gallo is still under the Mendoza Line with a .193 season batting average, but he has been perking up of late, going 8-for-25 (.320) with three homers, six RBI and six runs over his past seven games.
Jun 8 2022Gallo isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo started in the last three games and went 3-for-10 with a homer, three RBI, two runs, a walk and five strikeouts. Giancarlo Stanton will start in right field while Gleyber Torres enters the lineup at second base.
Jun 6 2022Gallo went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run Sunday in an extra-inning win against Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo put the Yankees on the board in the fifth inning with a two-run shot to right field. It was his first long ball since May 15, ending a 13-game power drought. Gallo has six homers but only nine RBI over 155 plate appearances this season, and his ugly .176/.277/.324 slash line makes him difficult to roster in mixed fantasy leagues.
Jun 3 2022Gallo is not in Friday's lineup against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is hitting .161 with 14 strikeouts and zero home runs over his last 10 games. Miguel Andujar is starting in left field and batting fifth.
May 25 2022Gallo (illness) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list and will bat sixth as the designated hitter Wednesday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old has been sidelined nearly a week while battling the ailment, but he'll rejoin the active roster Wednesday while Giancarlo Stanton (calf) heads to the injured list. Gallo has a .171/.306/.390 slash line with three home runs, four RBI and six runs through 41 at-bats in May.
May 24 2022Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Gallo is improving from flu-like symptoms and could be activated from the COVID-19 injured list soon, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Along with Gallo, catcher Kyle Higashioka and third baseman Josh Donaldson have been placed on the COVID-19 IL in recent days after experiencing flu-like symptoms, though none have actually tested positive for the virus. Assuming Gallo continues to test negative for the virus, it should speed up his timeline for rejoining the big club, though he'll still need to prove that the flu-like symptoms aren't inhibiting him too much from a conditioning standpoint.
May 22 2022The Yankees placed Gallo (illness) on the COVID-19-related injured list Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo was already excluded from of the lineup for Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader with the White Sox while feeling under the weather, and he's now headed to the COVID-19 IL. Manager Aaron Boone originally believed the 28-year-old would be back in the lineup for Sunday's nightcap, but the outfielder will now be unavailable until he clears MLB's testing protocols.
May 21 2022Gallo isn't starting Saturday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo has gone 0-for-13 with two walks and eight strikeouts over the last four games, and he'll be out of the lineup for a second straight matchup. Aaron Hicks, Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton will start in the outfield from left to right.
May 19 2022Gallo is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Orioles, Erik Boland of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo will give way to Marwin Gonzalez in left field for the series finale. The 28-year-old Gallo had started in each of the Yankees' last eight games, going 5-for-31 with two home runs, five walks, five runs and three RBI.
May 16 2022Gallo went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk and an additional run in Sunday's 5-1 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees led 3-1 after eight innings, and Gallo provided some breathing room with his two-run shot in the ninth. The long ball was his second in three games and fifth over his past 15 contests. He's hitting just .202 on the season but has picked things up a bit in May, slashing .250/.400/.571 with three homers, four RBI and a 7:8 BB:K.
May 14 2022Gallo went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in a 10-4 victory against the White Sox on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo was one of four Yankees to go deep in the contest, and his fifth-inning solo shot was his fourth of the campaign. The veteran slugger has struggled with a .202/.302/.357 slash line on the season, but he has reached base in five straight games and has gone 5-for-15 with three walks over that stretch.
May 10 2022Gallo is not in the lineup Tuesday against Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo has had something close to a platoon role this season, as his off day here against Yusei Kikuchi means he's now been on the bench against six of the nine lefties the Yankees have faced this season. He doesn't have a significant platoon split for his career, posting a lifetime 115 wRC+ against righties compared to a 109 wRC+ against lefties, but he hasn't earned everyday at-bats this season, as he's hit just .183/.284/.324. Aaron Hicks will shift to left field Tuesday as Aaron Judge starts in center.
May 8 2022Gallo is out of the lineup for the second game of Sunday's doubleheader with the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo started in left field and went 0-for-4 in the Yankees' 2-1 win in Game 1, dropping his season average to .176. Aaron Hicks will slide over from his usual spot in center field to replace Gallo in left for Game 2.
May 4 2022Gallo went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Wednesday's loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo launched a solo homer off Nestor Cortes in the top of the third inning, accounting for all the offense for the Yankees in the contest. The long ball was his third of the season, all of which have come over his last six games. Gallo started the season 4-for-33 from the plate with no extra-base hits, but he has registered eight hits over his last 10 contests including four extra-base knocks. The hot stretch has raised his batting average from .121 to a still uninspiring .188.
May 3 2022Gallo (groin) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll be on the bench for the third straight game while he manages left groin tightness. Marwin Gonzalez will pick up his fourth start of the season -- and first in left field -- in Gallo's stead.
May 2 2022Gallo (groin) remains on the bench Monday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo claimed to be unconcerned after exiting Saturday's game against the Royals due to left groin tightness, but he's now been on the bench for two straight contests. Aaron Hicks will slide to left field in his absence, with Aaron Judge moving to center and Giancarlo Stanton starting in right.
May 1 2022Gallo (groin) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: According to Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record, manager Aaron Boone said that the Yankees are viewing Gallo as day-to-day with left groin tightness after the 28-year-old exited early in Saturday's 3-0 win on account of the injury. The Yankees will wait and see how Gallo responds to treatment before deciding on his availability for Monday's series opener in Toronto.
Apr 30 2022Gallo, according to Erik Boland of Newsday, said following Saturday's victory over the Royals that he is "not concerned at all" about the groin injury that forced his early exit from the game. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo left Saturday's game in the fifth inning with left groin tightness, but he was optimistic when asked about the injury after the contest and even thinks he could play Sunday. Gallo's status will be updated again when it is revealed whether or not he will be in the lineup for Sunday's early-afternoon affair.
Apr 26 2022Gallo went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 12-8 win Tuesday over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo homered off Jordan Lyles in the fourth inning, his first of the season. It has not been the start that Gallo had hoped for as he looks to enter free agency after the season. The slugger has only eight hits (two for extra-bases) and two RBI in 17 games and has struck out in nearly 40 percent of his plate appearances. Hopefully, Tuesday's homer will get him back on track and the power and on-base skills will begin to show up in his stat line.
Apr 20 2022Gallo is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo will retreat to the bench for the second time in three games after he donned the Golden Sombrero in Tuesday's 4-2 win, going hitless with four strikeouts in four at-bats. The 28-year-old slugger is sitting on a .121/.256/.121 slash line and 38.5 percent strikeout rate for the season and could continue to sit out regularly against left-handed pitching while he remains in the midst of an extended cold streak.
Apr 17 2022Gallo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles, Erik Boland of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo started the past four games and will head to the bench after going 1-for-15 with two walks and six strikeouts during that span. Tim Locastro, who was promoted from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barr on Sunday, will start in left field.
Apr 12 2022Gallo is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game agains the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees are giving Anthony Rizzo a day out of the field and using him at designated hitter while moving Giancarlo Stanton to the outfield, leaving no spot in the lineup for Gallo. He'll be sitting for the first time in 2022 after going 3-for-13 with four walks and no other counting stats through the Yankees' first four games.
Mar 22 2022Gallo signed a one-year, $10.275 million contract with the Yankees on Tuesday to avoid arbitration, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo is in his final year of arbitration eligibility and will become a free agent at the end of the season. The 28-year-old posted a .808 OPS with 38 homers in 153 games between the Yankees and Rangers last season, though his numbers after being traded to New York were down a bit as he slashed .160/.303/.404 with 13 home runs in 58 contests.
Oct 1 2021Gallo (forearm) will start Friday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo exited Wednesday's game against Toronto after getting hit in the forearm by a pitch. He didn't start Thursday's game but did appear as a defensive replacement. He'll be involved from the start this time around, batting fifth and playing leftfield.
Sep 30 2021Gallo (forearm) isn't starting Thursday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo exited Wednesday's loss to the Blue Jays after he was hit by a pitch on the right forearm, but he's feeling better Thursday and is considered day-to-day, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports. According to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, the 27-year-old underwent X-rays that came back negative and will be available off the bench. Giancarlo Stanton will shift to right field while Gary Sanchez serves as the designated hitter.
Sep 29 2021Gallo was removed from Wednesday's loss to the Blue Jays after being hit by a pitch on the right forearm and is scheduled to undergo X-rays, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo went 0-for-2 with a run scored before being pulled for a pinch hitter during the ninth inning. Manager Aaron Boone said the slugger was lifted because he wasn't physically able to take his scheduled at-bat, per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, and it's unclear whether he'll be forced to miss any time with only four games left in the regular season.
Sep 22 2021Gallo went 1-for-4 with a solo home run -- his 38th of the season -- in Tuesday's 7-1 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 0-for-3 on Tuesday in his first game against his former team, Gallo was able to break through in the sixth inning with a 395-foot blast to the second deck of Yankee Stadium. Though his first two months with the Yankees have largely been disappointing, Gallo seems to have rediscovered his power stroke over the past two weeks. He's erupted for seven home runs over his last 11 games.
Sep 20 2021Gallo (neck) will bat fifth and play left field Monday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo left Saturday's game against Cleveland with a tight neck and didn't appear in Sunday's contest, but the injury evidently wasn't a particularly serious one. The Yankees will hope his brief time off doesn't snap a hot streak that has seen him homer five times in his last five starts.
Sep 19 2021Gallo (neck) won't start Sunday against Cleveland but is expected to be available off the bench, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo exited Saturday's contest with neck tightness and will be sidelined at least one game, though it doesn't appear to be a serious issue. Giancarlo Stanton will shift to right field while Luke Voit serves as the designated hitter.
Sep 18 2021Gallo left Saturday's game against Cleveland with neck tightness. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo was replaced in left field by Tyler Wade. As long as his diagnosis remains nothing more severe than tightness, he should have the chance to return within a few days.
Sep 17 2021Gallo went 3-for-4 with two solo home runs and an additional run scored in Friday's 8-0 win over Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old has clubbed six homers in his last eight games (six starts), accounting for all but two of his hits in that span. Gallo continues to be a great source of power with 37 long balls and a .476 slugging percentage this year. He's added 75 RBI, 84 runs scored and six stolen bases despite a .204 batting average in 139 contests.
Sep 16 2021Gallo went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Thursday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo made his lone hit of the day count when he took Chris Ellis yard in the third inning. It was Gallo's 35th home run of the season and fourth in his last five starts. Though he'd have to nearly match his current power pace, Gallo has an outside chance of logging the third 40-homer season of his career.
Sep 15 2021Gallo isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo went 3-for-10 with two homers, three runs, three RBI and a walk across his last three appearances. Giancarlo Stanton will take his place in left field while Luke Voit serves as the designated hitter.
Sep 13 2021Gallo went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old launched round tripper in the seventh inning off of reliever Tyler Duffey. The long ball was his 33rd of the season. Gallo has struggled since joining the Yankees at the trade deadline with a .145 batting average and 69 strikeouts in 138 at-bats.
Sep 11 2021Gallo went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Friday against the Mets in a 10-3 loss. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo's 427-foot solo shot in the second inning gave his team a 2-1 lead, but the Mets struck for seven runs between the third and fourth frames and never looked back. The homer was Gallo's seventh in 38 games as a Yankee, though he has struggled overall with a .136 batting average and 66 strikeouts over 132 at-bats.
Sep 7 2021Gallo isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo has hit just .040 with a home run, two RBI, five walks and 13 strikeouts across the last seven games, and he'll get a chance to reset Tuesday. Brett Gardner will start in left field and bat seventh.
Sep 4 2021Gallo went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He gave the Yankees a brief reprieve in a game they were losing most of the way, as Gallo took Jorge Lopez deep in the eighth inning to tie the score at 3-3, but Aroldis Chapman then faltered in the ninth. Gallo only has four hits in his last 12 games, batting .098 over that stretch, but he has slugged two of his 31 homers on the year.
Aug 26 2021Gallo went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run, a walk and a strikeout in a 7-6 win against the Athletics on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo capped a four-run third inning with a 419-foot blast to left off Oakland starter James Kaprielian and later walked in the eighth to break out of a three-game hitless stretch. A recent 1-for-22 slump had dropped the slugger's average to .206 though his on base has hardly suffered thanks to a healthy six walks in the seven-game span.
Aug 21 2021Gallo isn't starting Saturday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo has struggled at the plate across the last five games, going 1-for-17 with a double, two runs, three walks and 10 strikeouts during that time. He'll get a chance to reset while Tyler Wade shifts to left field with Andrew Velazquez starting at shortstop.
Aug 16 2021Gallo went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer, a walk and two strikeouts in Monday's 2-1 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo struck out four times in Sunday's series finale against the White Sox, but he bounced back Monday with his two-run blast in the bottom of the first inning. The 27-year-old has hit just .177 in 17 games since joining the Yankees, but he's now homered three times in his last three appearances.
Aug 14 2021Gallo went 2-for-4 with a pair of homers and a walk in Saturday's victory over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo put an end to a 2-for-23 funk with a solo home run off of Dylan Cease in the first inning. He later added a two-run moonshot to right field off Liam Hendriks in the 10th to give the Yankees a 7-4 cushion. Despite Saturday's outburst, Gallo has sputtered since being acquired from Texas, hitting .167 with a middling .735 OPS in 67 plate appearances for New York.
Aug 6 2021Gallo went 3-for-4 with a home run, two doubles, three RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo started his Yankees tenure in a slump, going 2-for-23 over his first six games, but he broke out in a big way here with his first three-hit performance since July 1 and his first homer since July 27. The slugger should be a consistent source for power numbers as a Yankee even if he's not going to hit for a high average. In fact, he's hitting just .185 across his first 27 at-bats in pinstripes.
Jul 29 2021Gallo is yet to link up with his new teammates and won't be in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's no surprise to see that Gallo won't be ready to go right away, having just been traded from Texas on Wednesday. Brett Gardner will be the Yankees' left fielder Thursday, with Greg Allen starting in center.
Jul 28 2021Gallo was traded by the Rangers to the Yankees on Wednesday, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo was scratched just before first pitch of Wednesday's contest for non-medical reasons, leading to speculation that a deal was nearly complete. He'll now head to New York and figures to fill a corner outfield spot. His prodigious power should play well in Yankee Stadium with the short porch in right field. To this point in the season, Gallo has managed 25 home runs while slugging .490 across 388 plate appearances.
Jul 27 2021Gallo went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo helped Texas snap a 12-game losing streak with a three-run homer that chased Arizona starter Taylor Widener from the game. The home run marked the outfielder's first since the All-Star break. With trade rumors swirling around the slugger's head, could this be the last Texas-sized round-tripper we see Gallo hit as a member of the Rangers?
Jul 24 2021Gallo is not starting Saturday against Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Any off day for Gallo could potentially signify an impending trade, as he's been one of the more talked-about players leading up to the deadline, though there's been no indication this is anything other than a routine rest for the slugger. He went on an incredible tear over the final 12 games of the first half, homering 11 times, but he's gone just 2-for-25 with zero homers since the All-Star break. Eli White will be the right fielder Saturday.
Jul 11 2021Gallo is not in the starting lineup Sunday against Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The slugger isn't reported to be dealing with an injury at this point, so this appears to just be an instance of the Rangers giving him extra rest entering the All-Star break. Gallo has been on a tear at the plate during the past 12 games, slugging 11 home runs while driving in 19 runs across 37 at-bats. David Dahl will start in right field Sunday.
Jul 10 2021Gallo went 1-for-2 with a home run and three walks Saturday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo took James Kaprielian deep in the first inning, following up Adolis Garcia's dinger with one of his own to give the Rangers a 2-0 lead. It was the team-leading 24th homer of the year for Gallo, who also walked three times to up his American League-leading total to 72 in that category. The 27-year-old is enjoying a terrific season, slashing .239/.402/.522 with 52 RBI while going a perfect 6-for-6 in stolen bases.
Jul 8 2021Gallo went 2-for-3 with two home runs, an additional RBI and a walk in Wednesday's loss against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo was responsible for all the offense the Rangers mustered in this game, as he went deep twice with solo shots off Casey Mize. The star slugger now has 23 homers on the season and has been on an absolute power tear with 10 blasts over his last 10 games, posting an unsustainable 1.303 slugging percentage in that span.
Jul 6 2021Gallo went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's 7-3 loss to the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo took a couple of days off from knocking a ball out of the park, but he returned to his power surge Monday. He's swatted eight in the last eight games. A newly minted All-Star, Gallo is one of 12 players with at least 20 home runs. He also leads the league in walks with 64 and has a .387 on-base percentage, good for 11th in the circuit.
Jul 3 2021Gallo isn't starting Saturday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although Gallo went 0-for-3 with a walk and three strikeouts Friday, he had gone 9-for-16 with seven homers, 13 RBI and eight runs across his five appearances leading up to Friday's matchup. He'll get a breather Saturday, while David Dahl will shift to right field with Andy Ibanez starting at first base.
Jul 2 2021Gallo went 3-for-3 with a walk a home run, three RBI and two additional runs in Thursday's 8-3 win over Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo crushed his 20th homer in the fifth inning off Sean Manaea. At some point, pitchers will start pitching around Gallo, who has homered in five straight games, including multiple bombs in two of them. He's 9-for-16 with seven home runs and 13 RBI during the home-run streak and hit safely in six consecutive overall. Gallo's raised his average 22 points, from .217 to .239, over those six games.
Jul 1 2021Gallo went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo and the Rangers were held scoreless for 25 outs until he launched a towering shot to right field off Lou Trivino to make it a 3-1 ballgame. The 27-year-old has eight homers over his last 10 games and is slashing .344/.488/1.094 with 12 RBI, 10 runs scored and a 9:12 BB:K over that span. On the year, Gallo owns a slash line of .230/.388/.480 with 19 homers, 43 RBI, 45 runs scored, six steals, and a 62:98 BB:K over 317 plate appearances. He's currently walking 19.7 percent of the time and striking out at a 30.9 percent rate, which is on pace for the best measures of his career. The Rangers are certainly not in playoff contention, which means Gallo could be a hot commodity on the trade block for contending teams in need of offensive help.
Jun 30 2021Gallo went 2-for-3 with two solo home runs and a walk in Tuesday's 5-4 win over Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo unloaded on Oakland starter James Kaprielian twice, giving him homers in each of the last three games and seven total long balls over his past nine contests. He's taken off in the month of June, posting a .653 slugging percentage and 1.095 OPS.
Jun 27 2021Gallo went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Sunday's win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo went deep off Brady Singer in the first inning and that means he's now hit homers in consecutive games for the first time in 2021. Gallo, who has now gone yard five times over his last eight games, has a low batting average of just .224, but the elite slugger supplies that with impressive power -- he has 16 homers on the season already.
Jun 26 2021Gallo went 2-for-3 with two home runs, five total RBI and two walks in Saturday's win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo blasted a three-run shot off Ervin Santana in the fourth inning, and he also went deep off Wade Davis with a two-run bomb in the eighth inning. The slugger is only hitting .223 but continues to display raw power to all fields, blasting 15 homers and posting a .818 OPS across 73 games in 2021. He also has four homers across his last seven games and six during this month.
Jun 23 2021Gallo went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Tuesday's 13-6 loss to the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo mashed his second homer in the last three games and has 11 over the last 41 contests. After an un-Gallo like start to the season, the power is starting to come back. The Texas slugger has posted a .479 slugging percentage since May 1.
Jun 20 2021Gallo went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 4-2 loss to Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo has struggled a bit with just three long balls through 15 games in June. The power-hitting outfielder is up to 12 homers, 32 RBI, 36 runs scored and six stolen bases while slashing .224/.384/.416 through 280 plate appearances this year.
Jun 12 2021Gallo went 2-for-3 with two runs, two walks, a stolen base and a strikeout as the Rangers beat the Dodgers 12-1 Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo was consistent all game for Texas, reaching base in the first, third, fifth and ninth innings. It was his most times on base since Opening Day when he got on five times and he currently owns a low .214 average but excellent .375 on base with 43 hits and 49 walks in 61 games.
Jun 11 2021Gallo (groin) is back in the starting lineup Friday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo left Tuesday's game against the Giants with tightness in his right groin and was absent from the lineup for the series finale Wednesday. The slugging outfielder is apparently feeling much better Friday, as he'll bat cleanup and man right field at Dodger Stadium.
Jun 9 2021Gallo (groin) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After getting removed from Tuesday's 9-4 loss with right groin tightness, Gallo's absence from the lineup for a day game in the series finale comes as little surprise. For the time being, the Rangers are viewing Gallo as day-to-day with the hope that he'll be ready to go for the weekend following Thursday's team off day. Eli White will cover right field Wednesday in Gallo's stead.
Jun 8 2021Gallo was removed from Tuesday's game against the Giants with right groin tightness. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rangers labeled the removal as precautionary, though it remains a concern the 27-year-old was unable to finish the contest. Gallo went 1-for-2 with a solo homer and a walk before exiting the contest. He should be considered day-to-day heading into Wednesday's series finale.
Jun 5 2021Gallo went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-4 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo's fifth-inning blast gave the Rangers what looked like a comfortable 5-0 lead, but the bullpen made the game a squeaker. Gallo's pop was largely missing earlier this season, but the slugger has come around since the beginning of May. He slugged .311 with two homers through May 2; since then, Gallo has slugged .475 and stroked eight long balls.
May 30 2021Gallo went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Sunday's 4-2 loss to Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo provided the only meaningful offense for Texas with his two-run shot off Yusei Kikuchi in the seventh inning. It was his ninth homer of the season and second in the last five games. He's riding a six-game hitting streak with four extra-base hits during that span.
May 27 2021Gallo went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 9-8 loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo was back in the lineup after getting a day off against left-hander Andrew Heaney. The blast was his first homer in nine games and raised is slugging percentage to .374, a low-water mark since Gallo become a regular in 2017.
May 25 2021Gallo is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo's .209/.365/.361 slash line is as lopsided as ever, but it's much lighter in the slugging department than anyone would have expected. He'll sit against lefty Andrew Heaney on Tuesday, with David Dahl starting in right field.
May 16 2021Gallo went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run in Saturday's loss against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo entered the game having accumulated three straight hitless appearances and having missed Friday's contest due to a minor hamstring issue, but he was the main source of offense for the Rangers and recorded a season-high mark in hits. The slugger is batting .231 with five homers and 12 RBI in 13 games during the month of May.
May 15 2021Gallo (hamstring) is playing right field and batting fourth in Saturday's game against the Astros, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right fielder missed Friday's matchup with a minor hamstring issue but, as expected, returns to action Saturday. Gallo, who has entered a mini-slump with no hits in his last three games, will go up against Astros righty Luis Garcia.
May 14 2021Gallo's absence from the lineup Friday against the Astros is due to a minor right hamstring issue, Sam Blum of The Dallas Morning News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rangers don't seem particularly concerned about the injury, which may not wind up sidelining Gallo for more than a day. David Dahl will be the right fielder in his absence.
May 8 2021Gallo went 2-for-4 with a pair of homers and three RBI in Saturday's victory over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed hitter hit a homer in the second inning and followed up with another in the fourth. It was the sixth dinger for the power-hitting Gallo and he is now slashing .228/.385/.412 in 2021.
May 6 2021Gallo went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Thursday's victory over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo responded to Minnesota's early lead by taking Michael Pineda deep in the second inning to even up the score, 1-1. With six hits over the last six games, the 27-year-old improves his season stat line to .226/.393/.368 with four long balls.
May 3 2021Gallo went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a walk and two runs scored Monday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo was part of a late charge by the Rangers, cutting the deficit to one run in the ninth with a two-run blast over the fence in right, but Texas would fall 6-5 in the series opener. The 27-year-old has hit safely in five of his last seven games and is hitting .234 with five extra-base hits, 11 RBI and two stolen bases on the year (29 contests).
Apr 30 2021Gallo went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Thursday's 4-1 win over Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The pull-hitting Gallo blooped a ball down the left field line and hustled into second base with a double, his first of the season and just his third extra-base hit. It was just the 23rd two-bagger for the Rangers, who are tied for 28th in the league in that category.
Apr 27 2021Gallo went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run , walk and strikeout in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: One of baseball's most notable three true outcome players, Gallo recorded one home run, walk and strikeout apiece Tuesday. This was Gallo's first home run since April 3 and, while the power has been lacking, his .439 OPS is among the league leaders.
Apr 26 2021Gallo went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Sunday's 8-4 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo had two singles in the loss to extend his on-base streak to 21 consecutive games. He also extended another streak -- 19 games without an extra-base hit. Gallo, who has two 40-home run seasons on his resume, has just one over 21 games. Statcast reveals he's not barreling balls as often as in the past, but it hasn't led to chasing pitches. Gallo stays within the zone but continues to have a swing-and-miss component, not unusual for the slugger. The Rangers feel if he continues to be disciplined, the power will come, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports. "If he cleans up the swing-and-miss and maintains the quality of swinging at strikes, he's going to be elite," manager Chris Woodward said.
Apr 21 2021Gallo went 1-for-3 with a walk and an RBI in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo delivered a run using an unlikely method -- a bunt single. Facing a pronounced shift, something Gallo dislikes, the slugger pushed a bunt down the line where the third baseman would normally play. That plated Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who had tripled earlier in the inning, and made it a 3-2 game. The RBI was just Gallo's sixth of the season and second in the last 15 games. Opponents have been careful when pitching to Gallo when he can do damage. In 29 plate appearances with men on base, Gallo has walked 12 times (once intentionally) and been hit by pitches twice.
Apr 18 2021Gallo is not in the lineup Sunday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo has yet to find his power stroke this season with only one home run through 15 games, though his 24.6 percent walk rate has helped lead to a .453 OBP. He'll receive the day off Sunday with southpaw John Means starting for Baltimore. Adolis Garcia will take over in right field Sunday for the Rangers.
Apr 3 2021Gallo went 1-for-2 with two walks, a home run, two RBI and a second run scored in Saturday's 11-4 loss to the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo has reached base eight times in 10 plate appearances, including five walks, over the first two games. He's knocked in four runs in the two games, but that was not nearly enough to make up for Texas pitching, which surrendered 25 runs in the first two games of the series against the Royals.
Apr 2 2021Gallo went 2-for-3 with three walks, two RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in Thursday's 14-10 loss to the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Three of the four times the slugging Gallo came up with men in scoring position, Kanas City pitchers walked him. If Nick Solak continues to hit behind him and doesn't take a big step forward with his production, opposing pitchers are not likely to change that behavior.
Mar 29 2021Gallo went 2-for-2 with a home run and three RBI in Sunday's spring game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo clouted his sixth Cactus League homer and finishes the Arizona portion of spring training with a slash line of .333/.426/.897 along with 15 RBI. The slugger's weak batting average is notorious, but Gallo experimented with a new bat this spring that has worked out well for him.
Mar 10 2021Gallo went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Tuesday's spring game against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo launched his fifth home run of the Cactus League. There's nothing surprising about Gallo going deep, but the rate of five long balls in six games is noteworthy. He told Kennedi Landry of MLB.com that he's trying to get his launch angle back to a line-drive path. "I'm trying to get more on top of the ball now than I was. Last year, I got a little caught up and got under the ball and kind of maybe got into some bad habits that we kind of broke down throughout the offseason with the hitting coaches," said the slugger. Gallo is 6-for-14 -- with all six hits going for extra bases -- and nine RBI this spring.
Mar 5 2021Gallo went 2-for-2 with a home run, a double and four RBI in Thursday's spring game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo has been near perfect to start the Cactus League. He's 4-for-6 with seven RBI over three games while homering in each contest. He posted a slash line of .181/.301/.378 in 226 plate appearances last season, so the start to spring training is encouraging. The 27-year-old slugger attributed that down year to the circumstances surrounding the shortened season, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports. He missed the first week of summer camp after testing positive for COVID-19 and felt rushed getting into the season. "I think people underestimate how tough it was last year for us," Gallo said. "I just went out there and gave my best shot. I think this year, I'm a lot more loose, a lot more calm."
Mar 3 2021Gallo went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Tuesday's spring game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo homered in each of his first two Cactus League games. The slugger made offseason news when he switched to a bat that distributes weight more evenly throughout the entire surface area instead of a previous version that was top heavy. So far, so good with the new bat, although it is not expected to improve Gallo's notoriously high strikeout rates.
Feb 22 2021Gallo went to the Marucci bat lab over the offseason to get fitted for a new bat, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The tech war is in full force in MLB, with hitters searching for new ways to combat the gains pitchers are able to make in pitching labs such as Driveline Baseball. Gallo was told by Marucci that his bat was too top-heavy, so he'll be switching to a new one that distributes the weight more evenly. It's highly unlikely that Gallo's 37.6 percent career strikeout rate can suddenly be solved by a new bat, so there's little reason to alter our assessments of the slugger based on this news alone, but it's at least possible that the new equipment helps him reach a new level.
Jan 15 2021Gallo signed a one-year, $6.2 million contract with the Rangers on Friday to avoid arbitration, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old struggled with a .679 OPS and 10 home runs in 226 plate appearances during 2020, but he nonetheless received a raise for next season. Gallo had an OPS of at least .810 in each of the previous three seasons and will look to recapture that form in 2021.
Sep 20 2020Gallo went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo opened the scoring with a two-run shot off Julio Teheran in the first inning. It marked the slugger's 10th homer of the season and brought his RBI tally to 25. Overall, the outfielder holds a disappointing .187/.311/.416 slash line on the campaign.
Sep 19 2020Gallo isn't starting Saturday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo went 2-for-15 with one RBI, one walk and nine strikeouts over the last four games. Eli White will start in right field in his place.
Sep 13 2020Gallo is not in Sunday's lineup against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is hitting .214 with two home runs and a 38.3 percent strikeout rate in 13 games this month. Eli White starts in right field and will bat eighth.
Sep 12 2020Gallo went 2-for-5 with a walk, a double, a home run, two RBI and two runs scored across both games of the team's doubleheader Saturday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo produced the majority of his line in the second game, smacking his ninth home run of the season in the sixth inning. It was only his second long ball since Aug. 19, and he produced only seven RBI and seven runs scored in that span. Overall, Gallo has maintained a .192/.326/.425 line across 175 plate appearances this season.
Sep 7 2020Gallo went 1-for-3 with a walk, a double and two RBI in Monday's 8-4 loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His two-run double in the fourth inning got the Rangers on the board, but the M's immediately responded with a five-spot in the bottom of the frame to put the game out of reach. Gallo's bat is showing faint glimmers of life in September after a brutal 1-for-22 finish to August, and he's gone 4-for-22 with a homer and four RBI over seven games so far this month.
Sep 5 2020Gallo isn't in Saturday's lineup against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo has been in a major slump in recent games, and he'll get a day off Saturday. Shin-Soo Choo will start in right field in his absence.
Sep 4 2020Gallo went 0-for-3 with a walk in Thursday's 8-4 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo, who slashed .171/.333/.390 during August, has opened September with one hit in 10 at-bats. He's gone 12 games without knocking in a run and is 4-for-40 (.100) during that stretch.
Aug 24 2020Gallo isn't in the lineup for Monday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo has gone 0-for-8 with four strikeouts over the past two games, and he'll get a routine day off for the series opener against Oakland. Scott Heineman will start in right field.
Aug 19 2020Gallo went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk during Wednesday's loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Rangers trailing 2-1 in the ninth, Gallo stepped up to the plate and knotted the score with a solo shot off Matt Strahm. Unfortunately, Texas still came up short in the end. The long ball was the seventh of the season for the 26-year-old, who has now extended his hitting streak to five games. He leads the Rangers in both home runs and RBI (16).
Aug 18 2020Gallo went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo's hit safely in four straight games, a stretch that includes two home runs, a double and five RBI. The power-hitting outfielder leads the Rangers with six home runs and 15 RBI over 21 games.
Aug 16 2020Gallo went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Sunday against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo took Jon Gray deep in the fourth inning to record his fifth home run of the season. It was his first long ball in his last six games, during which he went just 1-for-18 from the dish with a 40 percent strikeout rate. Despite the recent slump, Gallo is still reaching base and hitting for power as he has a .203/.346/.484 line across 78 plate appearances on the campaign.
Aug 8 2020Gallo went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Patrick Sandoval took a shutout into the sixth inning, but the lefty allowed a fastball to run back over the middle of the plate and Gallo golfed it to left-center field for the game's only runs. The slugger is hitting .256 (11-for-43), right in line with last year's performance, and that comes with his usual prodigious power as Gallo now has four homers and 10 RBI through 12 games.
Aug 7 2020Gallo is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels due to a sore wrist, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo was able to play through the injury Thursday, so he's presumably not set for a particularly long absence. Shin-Soo Choo will start in right field Friday.
Aug 2 2020Gallo went 3-for-4 with a three-run homer, a double, two runs scored and a walk in Sunday's 9-5 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo put the game out of reach with his three-run shot in the seventh inning, giving him three long balls and eight RBI for the season. The lefty slugger is slashing .310/.429/.724 in 36 plate appearances.
Jul 29 2020Gallo went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo jumped on an Andrew Chafin fastball in the eighth inning to wipe out the Diamondbacks' lead. The Rangers then tacked on another three runs. The blast was Gallo's second homer in five games.
Jul 26 2020Gallo went 1-for-3 with a solo homer and a walk in Sunday's 5-2 loss to Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo's second-inning shot gave Texas an early lead that wouldn't last very long. Assuming he can stay healthy, the shortened season could actually work in his favor; the 26-year-old slugger mashed 22 homers in just 70 games last season.
Jul 25 2020Gallo went 2-for-4 with a walk and an RBI in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rangers' offense has been slow out of the gate and that includes Gallo, who laced his first hits of the season and knocked in his first run Saturday.
Jul 12 2020Gallo is expected to participate in Monday's intrasquad game, Sam Blum of the Dallas Morning News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo, who had tested positive for COVID-19 but was asymptomatic, returned to workouts Friday but did not play in games Friday or Saturday. He's been at home trying to stay ready but feels behind teammates. "Hitting off a tee is different than hitting a 100-mph fastball," Gallo said. "But it definitely keeps you in shape at least to handle the workload when you get back." Gallo should get a sufficient number of at-bats between Monday and the start of the regular season to be ready come Opening Day.
Jul 10 2020Gallo (illness) joined team workouts for the first time Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo's arrival had been delayed due to a positive coronavirus test, though he was reportedly asymptomatic. Following two negative tests, he's now back with his teammates. With Opening Day just two weeks away, it remains to be seen whether or not he'll be ready to handle a full workload from the start of the season.
Jul 7 2020Gallo tested negative for COVID-19 Tuesday but has yet to be cleared to return to the field, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo has been tested three times recently, with two of those tests coming back negative, but the middle test was positive. League rules mandate that a player must have two negative tests in a row to return to the field, so he remains sidelined for now. Still, the pair of negative tests seems to bode well for his health and his ability to quickly get into game shape once he's able to join his teammates.
Jul 6 2020The Rangers announced Monday that Gallo tested positive for COVID-19, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The test result explains why the slugger has been absent from the Rangers' initial workouts of summer camp. He's reportedly been tested three times, with both the first and third coming back positive. He's asymptomatic and quarantining at home, but the lost training time could still affect his readiness for the upcoming season.
Jul 5 2020Gallo has not yet appeared in workouts over the first two days of summer camp, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Both Gallo and Ronald Guzman have not been seen since camp opened Friday. If a player is not injured, then these absences typically mean a player hasn't completed COVID-19 intake testing protocols.
May 5 2020Gallo took batting practice in the Rangers' new ballpark Monday and noted it plays deep in center field, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The distance to center field at the new Globe Life Park is 407 feet from home plate with nooks on both sides of dead center that extend to 410 feet. "It's playing big as hell," Gallo said on a conference call Monday after taking batting practice. "It's a little deep in center. The hitters are a little nervous about that." It's hard to draw any conclusions from one BP session when there are many variables -- live pitching, game balls, fans in the stands, open or closed roof. Additionally, Gallo usually doesn't hit home runs to straightaway center. Seventy-five of 110 career homers and 45 of 63 at home were from the center/right alley to the right field foul line. For the 18 he's hit at home to center field, the home runs averaged a distance of 434 feet with a low of 410 (per MLB Statcast). The other new park dimensions are similar to the old one, including the right field alley and foul line, so Gallo should do just fine.
Mar 2 2020Gallo started in right field and went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's spring game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo had an abbreviated 2019 due to an oblique injury in June and eventually an August wrist injury that ended his season. While navigating those injuries, Gallo posted the best slash line of his career while launching 22 home runs in 70 games. He is expected to be the Rangers' everyday right fielder in 2020 after the team traded Nomar Mazara to the White Sox during the offseason.
Jan 10 2020Gallo (wrist) signed a one-year, $4.4 million deal with the Rangers on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Injuries limited Gallo to just 70 games last season. He was better than ever when available, though, hitting .253/.389/.598 with 22 homers.
Sep 24 2019Gallo (wrist) said he's unlikely to return this season, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo has been sidelined since undergoing surgery to repair a broken hamate bone in his right wrist near the end of July. The outfielder hasn't resumed hitting since suffering a setback in Arizona last week; with less than a week left in the season and the Rangers eliminated from the playoffs, there's no reason to rush the slugger back. Gallo appeared in just 70 games this season due to multiple injuries, slashing .253/.389/.598 with 22 home runs and four steals.
Sep 21 2019Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said Gallo (wrist) will primarily be a corner outfielder next season, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rangers enter the offseason with uncertainty at both corner-infield positions, spots where Gallo has experience, but Daniels ruled those out. The GM also said he doesn't anticipate Gallo playing much in center field.
Sep 20 2019Gallo (wrist) was placed on the 60-day injured list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallo has been sidelined since July 24 after undergoing surgery for a right hamate bone fracture in his wrist, and while he'll be eligible to come off the IL Tuesday, his season is likely over, per Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News. Tim Federowicz had his contract selected from Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move.
Sep 18 2019Gallo (wrist) has flown back to Texas to be re-evaluated by the team and his status will be updated Friday, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is unlikely to play in this weekend's series against the A's and may not return at all this season. It seems he suffered a setback in his recovery from wrist surgery. This injury denied him a chance to hit 40-plus home runs for the third straight season. If he does not return, he will finish with 22 long balls, 54 runs, 49 RBI, four steals and a .253 average in 70 games.
Sep 6 2019Gallo (wrist) said Friday that he hopes to take live BP next week in Arlington, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Two weeks ago, Gallo hinted at the possibility of not playing again this season, saying that he still felt pain while swinging. However, he's changed his tune and now seems optimistic about his chances of returning for the final couple weeks after a few successful rounds of on-field batting practice in recent days. Facing live pitching will be the final test in his recovery from a broken hamate bone.
Aug 31 2019Gallo (wrist) is taking live batting practice again, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.
Aug 23 2019Gallo (wrist) hinted at the possibility of not playing again in 2019, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.
Aug 18 2019Gallo (wrist) swung a bat Friday but is not expected to return until mid-September, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.
Jul 25 2019Gallo (wrist) was placed<\/a> on the 10-day injured list Thursday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 25 2019Gallo will undergo surgery to repair a broken hamate bone in his right wrist Thursday, Levi Weaver of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 25 2019Gallo will undergo surgery to repair a broken hamate bone in his right wrist, Levi Weaver of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 25 2019The Rangers are concerned that Gallo is dealing with a broken hamate bone in his right wrist, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 24 2019Gallo (wrist) will likely require a stint on the injured list, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 24 2019Gallo (wrist) is scheduled to undergo an MRI and is not expected to play Wednesday, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 24 2019Gallo (wrist) is out of the lineup<\/a> as expected Wednesday against the Mariners.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 24 2019Gallo (wrist) is scheduled to undergo an MRI and is not expected to play Wednesday, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 23 2019Gallo exited<\/a> Tuesday's game at Seattle with right wrist soreness.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 22 2019Gallo is not in the lineup<\/a> Monday against the Mariners.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 17 2019Gallo is not in the lineup Wednesday<\/a> against the Diamondbacks.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 17 2019Gallo went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Tuesday's 9-2 loss to the Diamondbacks.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 11 2019Gallo went 1-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored Thursday against the Astros.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 7 2019Gallo went 0-for-4 in Saturday's 7-4 loss to Minnesota.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 5 2019Gallo is not in the lineup<\/a> for Friday's game at Minnesota.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 30 2019Gallo went 2-for-2 with a two-run homer in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Rays.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 28 2019Gallo went 2-for-3 with a walk and two solo home runs in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Tigers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 26 2019Gallo returned to action and went 1-for-4 with a walk, a double and an RBI in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Tigers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 25 2019Gallo (oblique) was activated<\/a> from the injured list Tuesday and is starting in center field while hitting fifth against the Tigers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 19 2019Gallo (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment<\/a> with the AZL Rangers on Wednesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 18 2019Manager Chris Woodward hopes Gallo (oblique) will rejoin the Rangers for the series opener versus the Tigers on June 25, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 16 2019Texas manager Chris Woodward said Gallo (oblique) may return as the primary left fielder, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 15 2019The Rangers tentatively plan to have Gallo (oblique) start full workouts at their spring training facility in Arizona on Tuesday, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 14 2019Gallo (oblique) hopes to begin a rehab assignment Monday to potentially rejoin the Rangers next weekend, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 12 2019Gallo swung a bat Tuesday for the first time since straining his oblique, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 10 2019Gallo said his injured oblique is improving day-to-day, Chuck Carlton of the Dallas Morning News<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 2 2019The Rangers placed Gallo (oblique) on the 10-day injured list<\/a> Sunday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 1 2019Gallo left Saturday's game against the Royals in the middle of an at-bat after appearing to grab his side on a checked swing, Levi Weaver of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 1 2019Gallo left Saturday's game against the Royals in the middle of an at-bat after appearing to grab his side on a check swing, Levi Weaver of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 1 2019Gallo left Saturday's game<\/a> against the Royals with a tight left oblique.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 31 2019Gallo went 0-for-3 with a walk in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Royals.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 31 2019Gallo went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Friday's 6-2 win over the Royals.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 30 2019X-rays on Gallo's sore wrist came back negative, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 30 2019Gallo (wrist) is starting in center field and hitting fifth<\/a> Thursday against the Royals.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 29 2019Manager Chris Woodward said after Tuesday's 10-4 win over the Mariners that Gallo was dealing with a sore wrist and would be held out of the lineup for Wednesday's series finale, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram<\/a> reports. \"I think he's fine,\" Woodward said. \"I think he hurt his wrist on one of his swings.\"Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 28 2019Gallo went 1-for-3 with a run scored in Monday's 6-2 loss to the Mariners.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 22 2019Gallo is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 21 2019Gallo went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Mariners.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 20 2019Gallo went 2-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and a second run scored in Monday's 10-9 win over the Mariners.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 16 2019Gallo went 4-for-5 with a walk, home run, four runs scored and an RBI on Thursday against the Royals.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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Jul 25 2018Gallo returned to the lineup Tuesday and went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two walks in Tuesday's 13-10 extra-inning loss to the Athletics.Gallo, who was removed from Sunday's game with an ankle injury and sat out Monday, made just the third start of his career in right field, replacing the injured Nomar Mazara (thumb). By being able to slide over from left to right field, he's provided some flexibility for manager Jeff Banister, who can get both Gallo and prospect Willie Calhoun, who started in left field and homered Tuesday, in the lineup. Gallo's homer was his 26th of the season.
Jul 24 2018Gallo (ankle) is expected to return to the starting lineup Tuesday, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.Gallo injured his left ankle Sunday when he landed awkwardly on first base and was held out of Monday's game as a precaution.
Jul 24 2018Gallo (ankle) is starting in right field and hitting fifth Tuesday against the A's.Gallo only has five at-bats as a right fielder thus far this season, but may be in for more time there in the short term given that Delino DeShields was optioned to Triple-A (pushing Carlos Tocci into a prominent role in center field) and Nomar Mazara (thumb) is sidelined indefinitely. This is a favorable matchup for the left-handed slugger, as the Rangers face righty Frankie Montas.
Jul 23 2018Gallo (ankle) is not in the lineup against Oakland on Monday, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.Gallo will remain on the bench after leaving Sunday's game due to a left ankle sprain. According to Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, manager Jeff Banister said that Gallo was lifted as a precaution, which implies that he won't need to miss an extended period of time. Consider him day-to-day for the time being. Ryan Rua will get the start in left field for Monday's series opener.
Jul 22 2018Gallo was lifted from Sunday's tilt against the Indians due to a left ankle sprain, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.Gallo went 0-for-2 with a walk prior to exiting the game and he was replaced in right field by Ryan Rua. More news on the severity of the injury should surface in the near future, although a stint on the disabled list may be imminent given the nature of the issue.
Jul 20 2018Gallo went 2-for-5 with two home runs, three RBI, three runs scored and one walk Friday against the Indians.Gallo came through with a clutch solo home run in the bottom of the ninth to send the game to extra innings. He continues to put his impressive power on display (24 homers and 54 RBI), although he's batting an alarming .191 through 94 games.
Jul 13 2018Gallo went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, one walk and two runs scored in Friday's victory over the Orioles.Gallo got the Rangers on the board in the fifth inning with a solo homer to left field. The 24-year-old has struggled through the first half of the 2018 campaign, as he's slashing .188/.297/.450, although he's put up decent power numbers with 22 homers and 51 runs driven in.
Jul 9 2018Gallo is out of Monday's lineup in Boston.The Rangers will go with a righty-heavy lineup against southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez. Ryan Rua will start in left field and hit ninth.
Jul 8 2018Gallo returned to action and went 0-for-3 with a walk in Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Tigers.Gallo was scratched from the Rangers' previous game after sustaining an injury to his eye that caused blurred vision, the result of a collision with teammate Delino DeShields.
Jul 7 2018Gallo (blurred vision) will start in left field and bat seventh against the Tigers on Saturday.Gallo was scratched from Friday's game due to blurred vision, but it appears as though it was just a temporary issue as he won't miss any additional time. Over 85 games this year, he's hit .192/.296/.455 with 21 home runs and 48 RBI.
Jul 6 2018Gallo (blurred vision) was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Tigers after colliding with Delino DeShields in the outfield during batting practice.This news came out under two hours before game time. Ryan Rua will get the start in left field, hitting eighth. Given the nature of the injury, it would not be surprising if Gallo missed more than one game.
Jul 5 2018Gallo went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Thursday's win over the Tigers.The slugger hit a mammoth shot in the second inning Thursday, sending a Matt Boyd offering an estimated 453 feet over the bleachers in right field. Gallo is now up to 21 home runs on the year, but his poor batting average (.191) and on-base percentage (.296) continue to make him a frustrating fantasy asset.
Jul 3 2018Gallo is not starting Tuesday against the Astros.Gallo is hitting just .149 since the start of June. He'll take a seat against the left-handed Dallas Keuchel, with Ryan Rua getting the nod in left field.
Jun 30 2018Gallo went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two runs scored Saturday against the White Sox.Gallo took southpaw Carlos Rodon deep in the bottom of the third inning for his 20th home run of the season. It was second home run in as many days, but was a significant surprise as he entered Saturday's game hitting just .154/.241/.372 in 78 at-bats against left-handed pitchers. His moderate power surge is a promising sign in an otherwise troubling June, as his strikeout rate was stuck around 40 percent for the second consecutive month.
Jun 25 2018Gallo is not starting Monday against the Padres.Gallo left Saturday's game with hamstring tightness, though he was able to be a designated hitter Sunday. It's unclear whether his day off Monday is a routine one or if it's injury-related. He has reportedly been bothered by the hamstring all year, so he may need the occasional day off to manage the issue.
Jun 24 2018Gallo, who left Saturday's game with tightness in his left hamstring, said the hamstring has been bothersome all season, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.Gallo received an anti-inflammatory injection in April, which helped give him some relief. He'll be evaluated Sunday, but he told T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com that he expects to play. However, the Rangers may want to exercise caution with the the slugging first baseman/outfielder. Gallo suffered a significant hamstring injury while playing winter ball in 2016, which bothered him through the start of the 2017 season.
Jun 24 2018Gallo (hamstring) will serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth Sunday against the Twins.Left hamstring tightness knocked Gallo out of Saturday's game, and afterward it was revealed that it's something that's bothered him all season. He will tough it out and play in the series finale, but the Rangers will limit his time on his feet with the DH tag, and that may be something they have to do a bit more often in the immediate future. Ronald Guzman starts at first base.
Jun 24 2018Gallo, who left Saturday's game with a hamstring injury, served as the designated hitter Sunday and went 0-for-3 in a loss to the Twins.Manager Jeff Banister gave Gallo a soft landing as the DH on Sunday, after he banged his knee Friday and suffered Saturday's setback. We suspect he'll be back in the field, if not Monday, early this week. Gallo has played 76 of Texas' 79 games this season.
Jun 23 2018Contrary to earlier reports, Gallo was removed from Saturday's contest with left hamstring tightness, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.The club initially ruled Gallo out due to knee soreness, but changed the diagnosis just a short while after he was removed from the game. Look for another update once the severity of his injury is determined.
Jun 23 2018Gallo was removed from Saturday's game due to a sore knee, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.Gallo was unable to take the field for the bottom of the third inning, though it's unclear when he managed to pick up the injury. According to Levi Weaver of The Athletic, there's a chance this issue is related to Friday's game, when Gallo ran into the outfield wall attempting to catch a foul ball. Expect an update in the coming hours. Ronald Guzman took over at first base in his place.
Jun 19 2018Gallo is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Royals, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.Gallo is hitting just .128/.281/.319 through 15 games in June, so he'll head to the bench for Tuesday's contest following a string of six consecutive starts to clear his head. Shin-Soo Choo will pick up a start in left field in his stead, allowing Adrian Beltre to slot in as the DH.
Jun 10 2018Gallo is out of the lineup Sunday against the Astros.Gallo will hit the bench after struggling in the first three games of the series against a tough Houston pitching staff, going 1-for-10 with three walks and six strikeouts. With Gallo on the bench Sunday, Shin-Soo Choo will start in left field, opening up the designated-hitter spot for Adrian Beltre.
Jun 9 2018Gallo went 1-for-3 in Friday's loss to the Astros with the lone hit coming off a bunt against a defensive shift.The Astros have been daring Gallo to bunt all season, employing four-outfielder shifts or positioning third baseman Alex Bregman behind second base, but Gallo has mostly refused. He prefers to power balls over or through the shift, which has led to him hitting just .205 this season and .196 against the Astros. If Gallo can show an ability to exploit the shift, teams will loosen up on its usage, which could lead to a more palatable average.
Jun 6 2018Gallo went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Athletics.Gallo's homer, his 16th of the season, left the bat at 117.5 mph, the hardest home run hit by a Ranger this season. The power-hitter, who averages just shy of one home run every four games, has seen the pace of his long balls drop over the last month. Tuesday's dinger snapped a seven-game homer-less streak, the longest such stretch of the season for Gallo, who has just four over his last 26 games.
Jun 3 2018Gallo is out of the lineup Sunday against the Angels.While the lefty-hitting Gallo gets the day off against southpaw Tyler Skaggs, Shin-Soo Choo will check into left field for his first appearance at the position since Aug. 20, 2014. Gallo has reached base at a .250 clip and has struck out in 44.1 percent of his plate appearances against lefties this season, which could result in him falling into a more strict platoon role going forward.
May 29 2018Gallo, who was rested Monday against a left-hander, will face southpaws Wednesday and Thursday. The slugger is hitting just .151 off southpaws this season and is 4-for-33 (.121) over the last 30-day stretch.Manager Jeff Banister told Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News that Monday's day off was more about giving Gallo a breather after he patrolled left field in back-to-back games over the weekend in which game-time temperatures were 94 degrees, but acknowledged his struggles against southpaws. "If we're going to get Joey a day off, it's going to be against a lefty," Banister said. "The effort level of playing the outfield [Sunday] and with the travel, we're going to get him appropriate time off. I've let him face lefties. He will face lefties." He'll be given a chance against lefties coming up this week.
May 28 2018Gallo is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Mariners.Gallo has started four straight games and 18 of the last 19, so he'll head to the bench for a breather with lefty Marco Gonzales toeing the rubber for the opposition. Ryan Rua will start in left field and hit sixth in his stead Monday.
May 27 2018Gallo went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Sunday against the Royals.Gallo took left-hander Eric Stout deep in the seventh inning for his 15th home run of the season. It marked his fifth home run of the season off a left-handed pitcher, though he entered Sunday's game batting an ugly .135/.224/.385 against them in 52-at bats this season. While he hasn't taken a step forward with the swing and miss portion of his game, Gallo is producing the power numbers expected of him as his 15 home runs place him fourth among all American League hitters.
May 23 2018Gallo isn't in Wednesday's starting lineup against the Yankees, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.Gallo will get the day off after starting 14 consecutive games --he's batting just .132 with two homers and seven RBI over that span. Ryan Rua is slated to start in left field and will bat seventh.
May 22 2018Gallo went 1-or-3 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Monday's 10-5 loss to the Yankees.Gallo's homer was his 14th of the season, tying him for the second in MLB with Bryce Harper and Mike Trout. But those homers have come at a cost -- a miserable .201 batting average. Since Gallo got his average up to .240 on April 27, he hit .152 (12-for-79) over the next 21 games.
May 16 2018Gallo went 2-for-5 with a homer, two RBI, two runs and a walk in Tuesday's loss to the Mariners.Gallo hit a solo shot -- his 13th of the year -- off starter Mike Leake in the sixth, and later recorded an RBI groundout off closer Edwin Diaz to tie the game in the ninth. Gallo leads all MLB first basemen in home runs, but is hitting a bleak .205/.287/.487. The 24-year-old strikes out over 30-percent of the time, but nonetheless does find ways to contribute to the counting stats.
May 6 2018Gallo is out of the lineup Sunday against the Red Sox.With a tough lefty (Chris Sale) on the mound for Boston and the Rangers playing a day game after a night game, Texas skipper Jeff Banister determined it was a good time to give Gallo his second off day of the season. Though he'll be on the bench Sunday, Gallo certainly left an imprint on the four-game series with Boston after homering twice Saturday.
May 5 2018Gallo went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs Saturday against the Red Sox.Gallo's eleventh and twelfth home runs of the season both came off left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez and were pulled down the right field line. He now has four home runs against left-handed pitching on the season, but entered Saturday's game hitting just .143/.273/.357 in 28 at-bats against them this season. Gallo has largely produced as expected, providing excellent counting stats that are brought down by a .225 batting average.
Apr 27 2018Gallo went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 6-4 win over Toronto.Gallo's homer was an opposite field job and his eighth of the season, topping off a four-run first inning for the Rangers. The slugger, who faces shifts on most all of his plate appearances, has made an effort to be less pull happy. He's pulled his batted balls at a 50 percent clip each of the previous two seasons, but has dropped that figure to 31.3 percent this season while knocking a career-high 34.3 percent the opposite way.
Apr 26 2018Gallo started in left field and went 3-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Athletics.There was some speculation that Gallo may move to third base to replace the injured Adrian Beltre (hamstring), but manager Jeff Banister kept him left field while Isiah Kiner-Falefa moved from second base to third base. This was Gallo's fifth multi-hit effort over 26 games played. By comparison, he had a total of 18 multi-hit games in 145 games last year. That portends a better batting average in 2018 than the .209 he posted in 2017. His overall batting average (.229) is still lacking, but Gallo is hitting .282 (11-for-39) over the last 12 games with four homers and seven RBI.
Apr 25 2018Gallo could fill in at third base if Adrian Beltre (hamstring) is forced to miss time, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.Beltre left Tuesday's game in the eighth inning with what looked like a significant hamstring strain and will undergo a magnetic resonance imaging scan Wednesday. The results of that MRI should give us an indication of how the Rangers plan to deal with an expected absence at third base. Gallo played 72 games at third base in 2017. The plan was to have him play solely at first base this season, but injuries have forced him to see time in the outfield.
Apr 22 2018Gallo went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Sunday's win over the Mariners.You know what you're getting at this point with Gallo, who'll hit home runs and be a solid run-producer but not much else. Through the opening few weeks, the 24-year-old has seven homers and 16 RBI to go along with a .209 average and a 29.7 strikeout rate.
Apr 21 2018Gallo is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mariners.Renato Nunez will start in left field for the Rangers on Saturday with the Mariners sending out lefty James Paxton. The 24-year-old has had a fairly predictable first month of the season with a .202/.256/.452 slash line with six home runs and 28 strikeouts in 84 at-bats.
Apr 16 2018Gallo went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 8-4 loss to the Rays.Gallo, who was back at first base for the first time in four games, bopped his third homer in four games and sixth of the season, tying him with Mike Trout for the AL lead. We know Gallo has a few foibles -- high strikeout rate, low average, pull happy, left-handed pitching -- but his home runs don't slump. And after a slow start, he's put up a respectable .244 batting average (10-for-41) while hitting safely in eight of the last 10 games.
Apr 15 2018Gallo went 1-for-4 and scored a run Sunday in the 3-1 win over Houston.Gallo received his second start in left field this season and recorded a hit in his third-straight game. Despite slashing .214/.247/.471 he's been supplying a lot of power, hitting five home runs to go with 13 RBI through 17 games. Gallo could see more starts in the outfield if Rougned Odor (hamstring) and Delino Deshields Jr. (hand) continue to be unavailable.
Apr 14 2018Gallo started in left field and went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Astros. It was his fourth homer in 15 games, putting him on a similar pace as last season when he launched 41 long balls.The start in left field was his first outfield start of the season as manager Jeff Banister followed through on a plan to shuffle his lineup to coverup for injuries. Gallo moved to the outfield while recently called up Ronald Guzman played first base Friday. This configuration allows Banister to deploy Drew Robinson at second base and Ryan Rua to center field while Rougned Odor (hamstring) and Delino DeShields Jr. (hand) are unavailable. Gallo, who had been expected to play first base all year, could possibly retain his outfield eligibility for 2019.
Apr 9 2018Gallo went 2-for-4 with two RBI in the Rangers' 8-3 defeat to the Angels on Monday.Make that six RBI in the last three games for the 24-year-old slugger, who also has a home run and three runs scored over his last 11 at-bats. Gallo has rightfully established a reputation as a low-average, boom-or-bust hitter so far in his career so it's encouraging to see him produce multiple runs in games where doesn't leave the yard, as he's done in two of his last three contests. He's also capable of turning it on in a hurry and his hot hitting of late suggests that a power binge could be in store in the near future.
Apr 8 2018Gallo was returned to the fifth spot on the batting order after hitting out of the two-hole through the first nine games, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.It looks like manager Jeff Banister is ending the experiment of having Gallo hit second, at least for now. The plan was to have Gallo see more fastballs and fewer shifts hitting behind Delino DeShields, but he's out at least month with a hand injury. Banister felt Gallo was being too aggressive up in the order -- he entered the day averaging 3.59 pitches per plate appearance, down from 4.17 in 2017. So, the manager decided to drop Gallo to his comfort zone in the heart of the order, where he got on base three times and was involved in both of the Rangers' run-scoring rallies. "You want a still-developing young player to be as comfortable as he can be," Banister said. "Without Delino, the dynamic changes for our lineup. This was a case of me thinking, maybe we can back off the flame a little bit right now and allow Joey to get in more of a comfort zone."
Apr 7 2018Gallo went 1-for-2 with a two-run double and a pair of walks in Saturday's victory against the Blue Jays. He also scored twice.The Rangers had no issues getting on base against Toronto starter Marcus Stroman, but Gallo broke the game open by finally making the right-hander pay for all the walks he surrendered. Another notable tidbit from Gallo's performance Saturday was that he walked twice -- the slugger had only collected one walk prior to the contest after producing walk rates north of 12 percent each of the last three seasons. This performance has his batting average back at the Mendoza line, though the four extra-base hits and the six RBI to begin the season are making up for that to an extent.
Apr 1 2018Gallo went 2-for-4 with a home run in Sunday's 8-2 loss to the Astros.For the second time in four games, Gallo faced a four-man outfield. He went 0-for-4 on Opening Day when third baseman Alex Bregman was moved to left field, but he beat the same alignment Sunday by poking an opposite field home run over Bregman's head to give Texas a 1-0 lead in the first inning. That's the best way to beat any shift. It was the first of what we assume will be many home runs for slugging first baseman.
Mar 31 2018Manager Jeff Banister ruled out having Gallo bunt against defensive shifts early in the season, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.Banister told the assembled media that this early in the season, it was more important for Gallo to find a rhythm to his swing than have him attempt to bunt. There's was much debate following Opening Day on Thursday when the Astros had four men in the outfield and the infield shifted entirely to the left side of the second base. Gallo has practiced bunting in drills or batting practice, but it's a different environment in a game against someone like Justin Verlander. It sounds like we could see Gallo bunt in certain situations against a shift, but he'll largely remain the hitter we saw last year when he bopped 41 home runs.
Mar 30 2018Gallo went 2-for-4 with an RBI, a run scored and two strikeouts in Texas' 5-1 win over Houston on Friday.Known primarily as a boom-or-bust slugger, Gallo didn't leave the yard Friday but still managed to contribute an RBI single and a run in the victory. Gallo's all-or-nothing approach means he'll probably never hit for a high average but he's shown he doesn't need to in order to be a serviceable source of power, as evidenced by his .869 OPS and 41 home runs from last season. He also draws plenty of walks, with his 75 free passes last year helping him to a .333 on-base percentage despite a paltry .209 average.
Mar 29 2018Gallo went 0-for-4 in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Astros.Gallo, who is no stranger to defensive shifts, faced a unique one Opening Day when Astro manager A.J. Hinch put four men in the outfield for all four of Gallo's plate appearances. The 24-year-old first baseman flied out three times, including twice the opposite way, and struck out once. He should see a steady dose of exotic alignments, which will keep his average down if he's unable to adjust. However, shift or no shift, he's got the power to hit mistakes out of the park.
Mar 27 2018Gallo is projected to hit second in the Opening Day lineup, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports. He batted second and went 0-for-3 in Monday's exhibition game against the Reds.Having Gallo hit second was floated during spring training and it looks like manager Jeff Banister will follow through on it. It's an unorthodox plan, but baseball orthodoxy has been challenged more and more as advanced statistics emerge. His 123 wRC+ suggests he could be an impact hitter from the two hole. RBI opportunities will likely diminish, but hitting behind the speedy Delino DeShields could mean he'll see fewer pesky offspeed offerings. In 22 spring at-bats from the two hole, Gallo hit .227 with three home runs and five RBI.
Mar 17 2018The Rangers are considering batting Gallo second this season, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.The thinking is that Delino DeShields hitting in front of him could force opposing teams to relax their shift against Gallo because of DeShields' ability to steal bases. It may also get him more fastballs to hit. While it is well known that Gallo won't hit for a high average, he walked at a 14.1 percent clip last season and was 23 percent better than league average (123 wRC+), so he is a good enough real-life hitter to profile in the two hole. This would probably limit his RBI opportunities somewhat, but could result in a slightly better batting average and more plate appearances.
Mar 3 2018Gallo went 1-for-3 with a home run in Friday's game against the Indians.Gallo caught all of an Andrew Miller pitch, which isn't surprising for a player that clubbed 41 homers in 2017. However, the first baseman is less focused on his power stroke than he is with making contact after striking out 37 percent of the time last season and hitting just .209, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. "Just going out there putting the bat on the ball, working the count, seeing the ball well. That's really what I'm worried about," said Gallo.
Feb 12 2018Manager Jeff Banister said Gallo will be the Rangers' starting first baseman in 2018, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.After spending time at multiple positions in 2017 -- he started 66 games at third base, 52 at first base and 17 in left field -- Gallo will enter the upcoming campaign with a clear cut role as the team's everyday first baseman. The 24-year-old was a favorite to win the starting job after bashing 41 homers in 145 games last season, though his accompanying .209 batting average and 36.8 percent strikeout rate understandably left the Rangers with some worries. He did walk a decent amount, however, leaving him with a more respectable .333 on-base percentage at the end of the year. The hope is that keeping Gallo at one position in 2018 will allow him to focus more on improving his offensive approach; if he's able to cut down on his strikeout rate, he has the power potential to flirt with a 50-homer campaign.
Oct 1 2017Gallo isn't in the lineup Sunday against the A's.Despite hitting two home runs Saturday, bringing his total up to 41 for the year, Gallo will head to the bench for the Rangers' season finale. Although he owns an unsightly .209 batting average, Gallo's power proved to be dangerous this season. Gallo logged 94 hits this year, with 41 of them being home runs.
Oct 1 2017Gallo connected for his 40th and 41st home runs of the season in the Rangers' 8-4 victory over the Athletics on Saturday.The young slugger kicked off the scoring in the second inning with a two-run shot off Oakland starter Daniel Gossett, then followed it up with a solo shot in the third off Simon Castro. Despite just a .209 batting average on the season, Gallo now has 80 RBI and 85 runs on the season, helping to cement his role in Texas' offense. Naturally, he'll need to start making more contact if he wants to become a top-tier player in the league, but his power potential and ability to take walks certainly hold some value as long as he can carve out something close to an everyday role in 2017.
Sep 26 2017Gallo is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Astros, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.It's a well deserved day off for Gallo, as the 23-year-old has started 26 straight games for the Rangers, hitting .222/.340/.422 with four homers and 12 RBI. In his place, Ryan Rua will start at first base and bat ninth.
Sep 26 2017Gallo went 2-for-4 with a solo home run -- his 39th of the season -- in Monday's 11-2 loss to the Astros.The two hits matched Gallo's total from the previous six games combined, reinforcing the batting-average risk he carries for fantasy owners looking to avoid losing points in that category. On the other hand, Gallo is still offering plenty of home-run production amid the parade of strikeouts, so it's up to his owners to look at their place in the standings and decide if the exchange of power for average makes it worthwhile to keep him active in the final week of the season.
Sep 24 2017Gallo went 0-for-2 with a walk and a strikeout in Sunday's 8-1 loss to the Athletics.Gallo's fifth-inning strikeout was his 188th of the season, building on the franchise record he established a night earlier. The young slugger has done a slightly better job of curbing his strikeouts since the All-Star break, but he hasn't been seeing the ball particularly well over the last two weeks. He's struck out in 22 of his 44 at-bats over the last 13 games and hasn't made up for it enough in the power department, contributing only one home run and two doubles in that span.
Sep 18 2017Gallo went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Angels.Per StatCast, Gallo's second-inning home run traveled 490 feet, good for the third-longest blast in the majors this season. Several of Gallo's team-best 38 home runs have been of the highlight-reel variety, but they may have skewed the perception of what's otherwise been an uneven fantasy portfolio for the 23-year-old. Though Gallo's home-run production has certainly been useful for his owners, a .211 average and a somewhat underwhelming RBI total (75) have dinged his value relative to some of the game's other top sluggers.
Sep 15 2017Gallo went 2-for-3 with a double and two runs in Thursday's 10-4 loss to the Mariners.Gallo's fourth-inning double ended a seven-game stretch where he had failed to record an extra-base hit, which had represented his longest power outage since mid-July. Though Adrian Beltre (hamstring) rejoined the lineup at designated hitter Thursday, it's not expected that he'll be cleared to play third base in the immediate future, so Gallo should still handle regular at-bats at that position, or at first base when Mike Napoli needs a breather.
Sep 12 2017Gallo (wrist) is starting at third base and batting fifth Tuesday against the Mariners.Gallo experienced some wrist soreness following a collision during Monday's game, but he was able to finish out the contest and it appears he won't be forced to miss any time due to the ailment. With Adrian Beltre (hamstring) likely out for the remainder of the season, Gallo will serve as the Rangers' primary third baseman down the stretch. He's slashing .231/.375/.615 with 16 homers in 45 games since the All-Star break.
Sep 12 2017Gallo, who went 0-for-3 with a walk in Monday's 5-3 win over the Mariners, experienced some wrist soreness following a collision with a baserunner during the game, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.Gallo wasn't forced to exit the contest and went on to play all nine innings, so it doesn't appear as though he'll be at much risk of missing Tuesday's game. Even so, the minor injury to Gallo along with those suffered by Rougned Odor (ankle), Nomar Mazara (quadriceps) and Carlos Gomez (ankle) in recent days probably factored into the club's decision to promote one of their top prospects from Triple-A Round Rock in Willie Calhoun, who is expected to make his MLB debut. Since only Gomez's injury is considered significant of the aforementioned group, it's expected that Calhoun will serve as Gomez's primary replacement in the outfield, though the 22-year-old's experience at second base could make him a viable replacement if Odor should require a day off at any point.
Sep 7 2017Gallo went 1-for-7 with a double, three walks and two runs while starting both halves of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Braves.Gallo has drawn walks in all but two of his nine starts since returning from the 7-day disabled list after a brief bout with a concussion, helping him raise his on-base percentage to .336 for the season. He's also striking out in only 23.8 percent of his plate appearances during that span, a full 12 points below his season-long mark. So long as Gallo can keep that strikeout rate below 30 percent the rest of the way, it may be enough for him not to be a total sinkhole in the batting-average category.
Sep 4 2017Gallo went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run in Sunday's 7-6 victory over the Angels.Home runs (37) comprise nearly half of Gallo's hit total (78) for the season, so the two base-hit day looks rather anomalous on his game log. Even so, fantasy owners certainly won't complain with Gallo raising his hit streak to six games, the second time since the beginning of August he's reached that benchmark. Gallo is still hitting .211 for the season, but his game-changing power and improved contact rate of late has more than made up for his lack of productivity in the batting-average department.
Sep 2 2017Gallo went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 10-9 triumph over the Angels.Gallo has settled back in nicely since rejoining the Rangers following a stint on the disabled list with a concussion, providing four hits in four starts, with three going for extra bases. His long ball Friday was his 37th of the season, tying the Yankees' Aaron Judge for the American League lead.
Aug 30 2017Gallo went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer, a walk and a stolen base in his return to the lineup Tuesday against Houston.He wasted no time proving his health in his first game back from a concussion, with his third-inning long ball helping the Rangers get going in what turned out to be a 12-2 rout. Gallo has had a remarkable season, as his OPS is just shy of .900 (.896, to be precise) even while his batting average has hovered not far above the Mendoza Line (.206 currently) thanks to his plentiful walks and prolific mashing of long balls.
Aug 29 2017Gallo (concussion) was activated from the 7-day disabled list and is starting in left field Tuesday against the Astros, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports.As expected, Gallo is back with the Rangers after a minimal stay on the 7-day DL. Gallo was hitting well before the injury, slashing .235/.370/.694 with 14 homers in 32 games since the All-Star break, so he'll look to pick up where he left off as he faces Mike Fiers in his return to the lineup.
Aug 26 2017Gallo expects to be activated from the concussion DL when first eligible on Tuesday, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports. "I've been on the field the past two days, hitting in batting practice and getting into baseball shape," Gallo said. "I feel healthy. I feel normal. That's a good sign."Gallo was diagnosed with a consussion last week after a nasty collision with Matt Bush (knee), but his symptoms have apparently subsided over the past couple of days, and it appears he'll be back with the Rangers after a minimal stay on the 7-day DL. The 23-year-old will look to pick up where he left off before the injury, as he was slashing .235/.370/.694 with 14 homers in 32 games since the All-Star break.
Aug 23 2017Gallo (concussion) joined the Rangers in Anaheim on Wednesday to resume workouts in hopes of being cleared to return when first eligible on Tuesday, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.This is an encouraging sign, as concussions can sometimes sideline players for a lengthy period, but it seems this is the type of concussion that may not sideline Gallo for long. For all his faults, Gallo still has plenty of time to eclipse 40 home runs this season (currently at 35). Despite hitting .205, he has been 27 percent better than league average, and made strangely be better in reality than in fantasy, considering how important batting average is.
Aug 22 2017Gallo was placed on the concussion DL on Tuesday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.Gallo suffered a nasal fracture as well as a concussion following his collision with Matt Bush (knee) over the weekend. He'll be eligible to return Aug. 29, though it's unclear if he'll be ready to rejoin the Rangers then. Phil Gosselin was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move, while Drew Robinson should see the bulk of starts in left field during his absence.
Aug 21 2017Gallo (nose, head) is exhibiting concussion symptoms, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.Gallo was withheld from Monday's lineup and didn't travel with the Rangers for their series against the Angels. While Gallo seems to be in line to miss more than just one game, the team has yet to place him on the disabled list. However, owners will want to monitor his status over the coming days. With Gallo out Monday, Ryan Rua was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock and is starting in left field.
Aug 20 2017Gallo (head) underwent X-rays Sunday that revealed a non-displaced nasal fracture, Gerry Fraley of the Dallas Morning News reports.Gallo will be examined again Monday and may rejoin the team later in the day in Los Angeles with the team opening a four-game set against the Angels. He should be considered day-to-day until further information surfaces, though it sounds like a stint on the disabled list could very well be on tap.
Aug 20 2017Gallo left Sunday's game against the White Sox after colliding with Matt Bush while pursuing a fly ball, Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports.Gallo appeared to injure his head in his collision with Bush. At this point in time, there's no word regarding the severity of his injury, but more information should be available in the near future. Prior to his departure, Gallo had gone 0-for-2 with a strikeout and a walk.
Aug 20 2017Gallo (head) was diagnosed with a swollen lip and is undergoing precautionary X-rays, freelance sports writer Anthony Andro reports.In addition to receiving X-rays, Gallo is under concussion protocol. Further information regarding Gallo's status should be known once the results of the X-rays are released, but he should be considered day-to-day until then. If Gallo has to miss time, Nomar Mazara will likely spend more time in the Rangers' outfield.
Aug 16 2017Gallo went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, a double and a walk Wednesday against the Tigers.The gap between Gallo's average and slugging percentage just keeps growing, as he's now slugging .577 while hitting only .211 for a league-leading .366 isolated power. Gallo has 14 hits in 14 games this month and 10 of them have left the yard.
Aug 16 2017Gallo went 1-for-3 with a walk, a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Tuesday's 10-4 win over the Tigers.While he isn't quite on a Stanton-esque pace, Gallo now has nine homers in 13 August games to give him 34 on the year. His .279/.404/.930 slash line on the month is just as impressive, but his inability to collect hits that don't fly over the fence will continue to make him a batting average risk once his hot streak ends.
Aug 14 2017Gallo went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during Monday's win over Detroit.This was the 12th long fly through the past 22 games for Gallo, and he entered Monday's game with a monster .270/.386/.865 slash line in August. He's up to 33 homers, 62 RBI and 63 runs for the season, and his improved batting average of late is an encouraging sign for both the remainder of this season and his long-term fantasy stock.
Aug 9 2017Gallo went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and three walks during Wednesday's win over the Mets.Gallo has seven round trippers through his past eight games and entered Wednesday's game with an impressive .320/.382/.880 slash line through his previous 14 games. There is a legitimate chance the slugger regresses back to the .194 batting average he posted during the first half of the season, but with his power upside, his current form has plenty of room for decline before it's a fantasy concern.
Aug 9 2017Gallo went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Mets.His fifth inning solo shot was his 31st homer of the year, and sixth already in August. Gallo is now slashing .360/.407/1.120 through seven games on the month with 12 RBI, and as long as he's going yard nearly every time he gets his bat on the ball he should be a fantasy lineup fixture.
Aug 6 2017Gallo went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Sunday's loss to Minnesota.Gallo now has nine bombs through his past 16 games and is up to an .865 OPS. The slugger's .206 batting average is an obvious fantasy crippler, but his counting stats are excellent (30 homers, 57 RBI and 59 runs). It's worth noting that Gallo sports a much-improved .281 batting average during the previously mentioned 16-game stretch, though.
Aug 4 2017Gallo went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run -- his 29th of the season -- and a walk in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Twins.All four of Gallo's hits over the last three games have been home runs, with three of the blasts traveling 430-plus feet. Perhaps none were more significant than the fourth-inning long ball that Gallo provided Thursday, which effectively decided the series opener. The power surge has allowed Gallo to settle into fourth place on the American League home-run list this season, passing up Logan Morrison, Khris Davis and George Springer.
Aug 3 2017Gallo went 1-for-3 with his team-leading 28th home run of the season in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Mariners.Gallo's fifth-inning solo blast was his third long ball of the series and another of the tape-measure variety, traveling 460 feet. The 23-year-old has made a habit of putting his 80-grade power on display during his first full season of the big leagues, but he'll need to make more strides with as a contact hitter before becoming a more reliable fantasy asset. The 28 homers represent nearly half of his hit total (60) on the season, saddling him with a .203 average.
Aug 2 2017Gallo went 2-for-3 with two home runs and four RBI in Tuesday's 8-7 loss to the Mariners.The young slugger now has 27 homers on the year, with six of them coming in 15 games since the All-Star break. Gallo's .250/.340/.682 slash line during that stretch likely represents his approximate ceiling given his contact issues, but there's no denying his power.
Jul 27 2017Gallo went 1-for-4 with a walk and two RBI in Wednesday's 22-10 loss to the Marlins.The Rangers took it on the chin in this one, but Gallo was at least able to keep his late-July surge going, plating a run for the third consecutive contest. It's perhaps no coincidence that Gallo's bat has started to heat up as he's become further removed from a hamstring injury he suffered shortly before the All-Star break that made the Rangers reluctant to use him anywhere but first base or designated hitter. He's started the last two games in left field, and even shifted over to third base late in Wednesday's contest following Adrian Beltre's ejection.
Jul 25 2017Gallo went 2-for-3 with a pair of solo homers, a walk and three runs scored against Miami on Tuesday.His all-or-nothing season continues, as Gallo is now up to 25 homers alongside a pathetic .199 average. Nearly half his 54 hits on the year have left the yard, which is crazy, but his lack of non-homer base knocks has hurt his counting stats. That said, the young slugger's solid walk rate and all that power have given him significantly more value in formats that count OBP or (especially) OPS instead of batting average.
Jul 24 2017Gallo is out of the lineup Monday against the Marlins.Gallo, who supplied a solo home run in Sunday's win over the Rays, will hit the bench following three consecutive starts. Delino DeShields will serve as the indirect replacement in the lineup for Gallo, manning center field and batting ninth.
Jul 24 2017Gallo went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Rays.It was the first multi-hit effort for Gallo since June 21, ending a 5-for-40 (.125 average) skid at the dish. Gallo's high strikeout rate will make him a perpetual sinkhole in the batting-average category, but his on-base skills and game-changing power should continue to lock him into an everyday role, at least against right-handed pitching. Gallo has been limited to playing first base for all of July while he's nursed a sore hamstring, but his activity on the basepaths Sunday suggests he could be ready to try his hand at third base or outfield in the near future.
Jul 20 2017Gallo is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Orioles, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.Gallo will take a seat with southpaw Wade Miley on the hill for Baltimore. Manager Jeff Banister decided to stack the lineup with right-handed bats, placing Mike Napoli at first base and Jonathan Lucroy at DH.
Jul 20 2017Gallo went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 10-2 loss to the Orioles.Gallo's fifth-inning blast was his 22nd of the season and first since June 30, ending his longest power outage of the campaign. After Gallo was benched in consecutive games over the weekend, it appeared that Drew Robinson would begin to eat into his everyday role, but manager Jeff Banister has since included the slugging 23-year-old in the lineup in the past three contests. Even with the home run Wednesday, Gallo is still batting just 13-for-83 (.157 average) since the beginning of June, making it increasingly difficult for fantasy to justify keeping him active.
Jul 16 2017Gallo is out of the lineup Sunday against the Royals, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.Gallo isn't reported to be dealing with any renewed soreness in his left hamstring, an injury that confined him to to the bench for the first three games before the All-Star break before he started Friday's series opener. However, with just three hits in 26 at-bats over the Rangers' last 19 games, Gallo's swing-and-miss ways have been more pronounced than usual, and have begun to cost him playing time as a result. Drew Robinson will replace Gallo in the lineup Sunday and could end up seeing more regular starts against right-handed pitching, which would likely have a negative impact on Gallo.
Jul 15 2017Gallo is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Royals, 610 Sports Radio-KC reports.Gallo will get the day off after going 0-for-2 with a strikeout during Friday's game against Kansas City. The first baseman has struggled to make contact at the plate this year, but when he does, he's been able to show off the power that made him a top prospect. Over the course of 82 games, Gallo is hitting .192/.311/.504 with 21 home runs and 41 RBI. In his place, Mike Napoli draws the start at first while Shin-Soo Choo takes over the designated hitting duties.
Jul 9 2017Gallo (hamstring) is playing first base and batting eighth during Sunday's game against the Angels.Gallo was sidelined for the past two games with a sore left hamstring but is set to rejoin the starting lineup as the Rangers wrap up the season's first half against JC Ramirez and the Angels.
Jul 8 2017Gallo (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels.Saturday marks Gallo's second consecutive absence from the lineup as a result of a hamstring issue. With the All-Star break looming, it would not be surprising for the Rangers to take the cautious route and hold Gallo out for the remainder of the series unless his hamstring proves to be back to full health by Sunday. Drew Robinson will take over in left field in place of Gallo on Saturday.
Jul 7 2017Gallo (hamstring) is not in Friday's lineup, but will be available off the bench, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.Gallo left Wednesday's game against Boston during the fifth inning due to a sore left hamstring that will keep him out for the time being. The first baseman should be considered day-to-day for now, and could return to the field for Saturday's affair. In his place, Mike Napoli moves to first for the series opener.
Jul 5 2017Gallo was prematurely lifted from Wednesday's game against the Red Sox due to a sore left hamstring.Gallo was 1-for-2 before Pete Kozma replaced him in the bottom of the fifth inning. It's unclear how serious the ailment is at this point, but he'll be listed as day-to-day until he's further evaluated in the coming days. With an off-day approaching Thursday, it's possible that his removal was simply precautionary.
Jul 4 2017Gallo is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox.Gallo is just 1-for-11 (.091) with eight strikeouts over his last seven games, so he'll head to the bench to clear his head as Mike Napoli draws the start at first base. The 23-year-old's one hit over that span is a home run, and he has 21 of them on the year, but his .192 average could ultimately relegate him to a part time role.
Jul 2 2017Gallo is out of the lineup Sunday against the White Sox, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.For the first time all season, Gallo will find himself out of the lineup for consecutive games. The Rangers' improved health at the position spots has certainly factored into Gallo's move to the bench, but the 23-year-old slugger hasn't helped his cause by producing only two hits in his last 19 at-bats while striking out 13 times. The poor contact rate will always be a feature of Gallo's game, but if he's unable to offset the swings and misses by providing power on a regular basis, he could soon settle into a part-time role.
Jul 1 2017Gallo is out of Saturday's lineup against the White Sox.The slugging lefty will take a seat with southpaw Derek Holland on the hill for Chicago. Mike Napoli gets the start at first base with Jonathan Lucroy getting a rare start as the DH.
Jun 26 2017Gallo went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, two walks and two runs scored during Monday's loss to Cleveland.It was the 20th round tripper of the season and fourth through his past 15 games for Gallo. While there is no denying the power upside, his .197 batting average, .296 on-base percentage and 38.2 strikeout percentage are all concerning marks. Gallo will also likely continue to only receive semi-regular at-bats going forward. Still, he projects to remain a solid source of homers, RBI and runs.
Jun 26 2017Gallo is starting at first base and batting ninth Monday against the Indians.Gallo returns to action after taking two days off due to a tweaked hamstring, as he received a dose of anti-inflammatories during a medical exam, according to Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. The 23-year-old is hitting just .155 at the plate this month, numbers he will seek to improve upon against Cleveland starter Carlos Carrasco.
Jun 25 2017Gallo's hamstring checked out fine, and he will rejoin the team Monday, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.Going forward, the plan is for Gallo to play as much as the pain in his right hamstring allows. Gallo left the team Sunday to undergo tests back in Texas, but it's likely he won't miss significant time, if any at all.
Jun 25 2017Gallo (hamstring) remains out of the lineup Sunday against the Yankees.Gallo had already been seeing inconsistent playing time of late, but a physical issue was responsible for his absence Saturday. He'll now take a seat for the second game in a row, while Mike Napoli draws the start at first and Roughned Odor serves as the DH. Consider Gallo day-to-day heading into Monday's series opener in Cleveland.
Jun 25 2017Gallo (hamstring) left the team to return to Texas for an evaluation on his injury, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.Although the team is hopeful that Gallo can meet them in Cleveland on Monday for the start of their next series, this is not the best sign. The 23-year-old missed Saturday's game with hamstring soreness and could potentially miss a few more games depending on the examination. Mike Napoli is taking over at first base for Sunday's series finale against the Yankees.
Jun 24 2017Gallo is not in the lineup Saturday against the Yankees due to hamstring soreness, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.While it was originally thought that Gallo was getting a routine day off, it appears a bout of hamstring soreness is keeping the slugger sidelined. He should be considered day-to-day; Mike Napoli will start at first base in his absence.
Jun 24 2017Gallo is not in the lineup Saturday against the Yankees.Gallo is 0-for-8 with six strikeouts over his last two contests, so he'll head to the bench for Saturday's matinee to clear his head. Mike Napoli will start at first place in his stead.
Jun 22 2017Gallo went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a solo home run and two additional runs scored in Wednesday's 7-5 loss to the Blue Jays.Remarkably for a player noted for his light-tower power, the homer -- Gallo's 19th of the year -- was an inside-the-park job as Toronto left fielder Steve Pearce injured himself crashing into the wall trying to flag down Gallo's fifth-inning drive, allowing the 23-year-old to race around the bases while Josh Donaldson ran out from third base to retrieve the ball. Gallo had been hitting only .130 (6-for-46) in June prior to the outburst, but he'll need to stay hot at the plate if he wants to remain a regular in a suddenly crowded Rangers lineup.
Jun 21 2017Manager Jeff Banister said Tuesday that in light of the recent returns of Carlos Gomez and Mike Napoli from the disabled list, Gallo will now be part of a "soft platoon," Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.Gallo has enjoyed a full-time role throughout the season while Napoli and Adrian Beltre have spent time on the DL, but now that the Rangers have their full complement of everyday position players, the team can afford to be more choosy with how it deploys the young slugger. It's expected that Gallo, who is in the midst of a 6-for-50 slump at the dish, will now hit the bench against certain left-handed pitchers, as was the case Tuesday with southpaw Francisco Liriano on the mound for the Blue Jays. Delino DeShields is likely to occupy the smaller side of the platoon with Gallo more often than not.
Jun 20 2017Gallo is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Blue Jays.As is normally the case with left-handed starters, Gallo will head to the bench for a night off with Francisco Liriano taking the ball for Toronto. Mike Napoli will cover first base in his stead, with Robinson Chirinos getting a crack at designated hitter to round out the lineup.
Jun 16 2017Gallo is not in the lineup Friday against the Mariners, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.Between southpaw James Paxton taking the hill for Seattle and Carlos Gomez and Mike Napoli returning from the disabled list, the Rangers had plenty of reasons to place Gallo on the bench Friday. The returns of Gomez and Napoli may make it more difficult for Gallo to get into the lineup moving forward, although his left-handedness and 18 home runs on the season should at least make him worthy of a few starts a week, especially if Napoli continues to hit below the Mendoza Line.
Jun 14 2017Gallo went 1-for-3 with a solo homer, a walk and a strikeout against the Astros on Wednesday.Is there a game that more aptly summarizes his season? Perhaps only if he were to go 1-for-5, as that'd track closer to his .201 batting average. Gallo draws walks at a pretty solid pace, and he's certainly hit a pile of homers -- 18 already -- but he's been striking out like it's going out of style. He may face some uncertainty in terms of playing time as the Rangers get healthier, especially with Mike Napoli (back) reportedly expected back this weekend.
Jun 10 2017Gallo is out of Saturday's lineup against the Nationals.He is hitting .191 with 10 home runs and a 40.6 percent strikeout rate over his last 115 at-bats. Ryan Rua gets the start at first base, hitting eighth against lefty Gio Gonzalez.
Jun 7 2017Gallo went 1-for-5 with a two-run blast -- his 17th of the season -- in Tuesday's 10-8 win over the Mets.Gallo is usually known for supplying towering, highlight-reel home runs, but his long ball in the third inning was a rare wall scraper, as the young slugger wasn't even sure if the ball cleared the fence as he was rounding first base. It indeed did, and the hit proved to be the most critical of the 33 the two sides combined to produce on the night, as it gave the Rangers a lead they wouldn't relinquish. Gallo also picked up his sixth start at first base Tuesday, and could soon gain eligibility at the position in fantasy leagues now that he'll likely man that spot on a regular basis for the time being with Mike Napoli (back) hitting the 10-day disabled list earlier in the day.
Jun 2 2017Gallo is not in the lineup Friday against the Astros.With stud southpaw Dallas Keuchel taking the hill for Houston, Gallo will head to the bench for a night off. Ryan Rua will pick up a start in left field to replace him.
Jun 1 2017Gallo went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts in Wednesday's 7-5 loss to the Rays in 10 innings.Gallo has now struck out three or more times in eight games this season, but fantasy owners probably accepted long ago that the 23-year-old's ample contributions in the power department will inevitably come with a deflated batting average. Fortunately for those in leagues where on-base percentage is a category, Gallo is less of a liability, as a 11.7 percent walk rate has propped his OBP up to a palatable .310 this season.
May 30 2017Gallo went 2-for-4 with a home run, double and two runs scored in Monday's 10-8 win over the Rays.With Adrian Beltre (calf) making his season debut Monday, Gallo moved from third base to the other corner spot, filling in for first baseman Mike Napoli, who was out with back stiffness. Assuming Napoli's injury doesn't result in an extended absence, Gallo is likely to see most of his playing time in left field now that Beltre is healthy, with the likes of Delino DeShields, Ryan Rua and Jared Hoying most at risk of losing out on at-bats. Gallo struck out twice again Monday to bring his total up to 71 on the season -- the third-most in the majors -- but his game-changing power is too valuable for the Rangers to keep on the bench.
May 28 2017Gallo went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during Sunday's win over Toronto.Sporting a .198/.305/.525 slash line and 36.9 strikeout percentage with 15 of his 32 hits leaving the yard, Gallo is a feast-or-famine hitter. His batting average is a rotisserie anchor, but otherwise, his counting starts are sterling: 32 RBI, 32 runs and four stolen bases to go with his 15 bombs. Adrian Beltre (calf) has worked his way back from injury, so Gallo's playing time could take a hit now that the veteran is back. It's probably worth taking a wait-and-see approach and not making any hasty roster decision, though.
May 25 2017Gallo could see more frequent starts in left field when Adrian Beltre (calf) is activated from the disabled list, perhaps as soon as next week, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.With Beltre having yet to make his season debut, Gallo has settled in as the Rangers' everyday third baseman and has slugged a team-high 14 homers, albeit with a .195 batting average and 37.6 percent strikeout rate. Even as he nears the end of his career, Beltre is probably a more complete hitter than Gallo, so assuming his calf cooperates, the veteran should see the bulk of the starts at the hot corner upon his return to the Rangers. Gallo still figures to spell Beltre at the position once or twice a week, but the 23-year-old, who is also blessed with underrated athleticism in addition to his prodigious power, will have an easier route to at-bats in left field with Carlos Gomez (hamstring) still on track to miss several more weeks. Delino DeShields has been serving as the Rangers' primary option in left field lately, but he's capable of sliding over to center field in place of Jared Hoying in order to open up regular playing time for Gallo.
May 24 2017Gallo went 2-for-4 with a home run and a double in Tuesday's 11-6 loss to the Red Sox.After sitting out in the Rangers' previous game Sunday against the Tigers, Gallo returned to the lineup with a bang, collecting his 19th and 20th extra-base hits of the season. Gallo's at-bats will likely tail off once Adrian Beltre (calf) returns from the disabled list in early June, but according to T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com, Rangers GM Jon Daniels said the slugging third baseman remains likely to stick with the big club.
May 21 2017Gallo is out of the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Tigers.Detroit is turning to left-hander Matt Boyd on Sunday, so Gallo will take a seat while Pete Kozma takes over at third base. Gallo is hitting just .152 with a .748 OPS against left-handed pitching this season. He figures to draw back into the lineup Tuesday against Rick Porcello and the Red Sox.
May 19 2017Gallo went 0-for-3 with a walk and three strikeouts in Thursday's 8-4 win over the Phillies.Gallo paces the Rangers with 12 long balls on the season, but he's been in the midst of a power outage for about a week. Aside from a walk-off three-run bomb April 12 against the Athletics, Gallo has produced no extra-base hits in the last eight games, going 2-for-22 with 10 strikeouts over that stretch. It shouldn't be long before Gallo goes on another power binge, but even once that happens, he'll remain a drain in the batting average category.
May 19 2017Gallo went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Friday's victory over the Tigers.Gallo crushed his 13th homer of the season to give the Rangers a four-run lead in the sixth inning of a road victory. Although the third baseman offers prodigious power, he's hitting under .200 on the season, so fantasy owners have to take the good with the bad when using him in lineups.
May 12 2017Gallo went 1-for-3 with a three-run walk-off home run and a walk in Friday's win over Oakland.Gallo was the hero Friday, as the Rangers walked off for the second straight night. His game-winner off of A's closer Santiago Casilla hit halfway up the right field foul pole, showcasing Gallo's prodigious power. His 39.7% strikeout rate isn't appealing, but when he does make contact, it pays dividends for fantasy owners.
May 11 2017Gallo is not in the lineup Thursday against the Padres.Gallo went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts in Wednesday's game, so he'll get the night off to rest. Although Gallo is hitting just .200 this season, his power has been tremendous as he's hit 11 home runs and accumulated 24 RBI. He'll likely return to the lineup Friday against Oakland.
May 10 2017Gallo went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and two runs in Tuesday's 11-0 win over the Padres.Gallo's third-inning long ball was his team-leading 11th homer and his fourth in the last eight games. The third baseman has recorded only two other hits during that span, however, and has struck out in 56.7 percent of his plate appearances, which has dropped his season average to .205. The 23-year-old is about as boom or bust as it gets, so fantasy owners are always liable to miss out on a wave of homers if they bench him out of frustration with his low-contact ways.
May 8 2017Gallo went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Padres.The three-strikeout performance was Gallo's fourth of the month and fifth of the season, and it dropped his average to .194 on the year. The left-handed slugger does have 10 homers and 21 RBI, but he's also striking out over 40 percent of the time and has struggled mightily against southpaws. Fantasy owners are sacrificing a lot for Gallo's power, and there's no guarantee he'll continue to see everyday playing time whenever Adrian Beltre (calf) returns from the disabled list.
May 7 2017Gallo is out of the lineup Sunday against the Mariners.Gallo has started all 31 games at third base this year, benefiting from Adrian Beltre opening the year on the DL with a calf injury. That streak will end Sunday, however, as Gallo will give way to Pete Kozma at the hot corner. Gallo is just 4-for-26 (.160) against left-handed pitching this season, so manager Jeff Banister will play matchups against opposing southpaw Dillon Overton.
May 5 2017Gallo went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run, two runs and three RBI during Thursday's win over Houston.Gallo's .211 batting average is an eyesore, but the slugger's 19 runs, nine home runs, 20 RBI and four stolen bases carry plenty of fantasy value. His .876 OPS also leads the Rangers, so while the batting average is an anchor to virtual teams, Gallo is making a strong case to remain a fixture in the Texas lineup even when Adrian Beltre (calf) returns from injury.
May 1 2017Gallo went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Angels.It's easy to get enamored with Gallo's 80-grade power, but the 23-year-old's athleticism is underrated, as he's been a positive presence both defensively and as a base runner. He's now a perfect 4-for-4 on steal attempts this season, and his excellent 13 percent walk rate should continue to afford him plenty of running opportunities while he sees everyday duties at third base in place of Adrian Beltre (calf).
Apr 27 2017Gallo went 1-for-2 with a pair of walks, two runs scoredGallo was also hit by a pitch, allowing him to reach base four times on the evening. His .361 on-base percentage trails only Shin-Soo Choo among players on the Rangers roster with at least 30 plate appearances, and that combined with his contributions as a power hitter should continue to make him a must-start player in leagues that substitute OBP for batting average, at least until Adrian Beltre (calf) comes off the disabled list.
Apr 24 2017Gallo went 1-for-3 with a solo homer and two runs in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Royals.Fortunately for the Rangers and fantasy owners, Gallo has been more boom than bust lately, hitting four of his six homers on the season in the last five games. During that span, Gallo has still struck out in 36.8 percent of his plate appearances, so until he refines his approach at the plate, all that power will likely continue to come with the downside of a low batting average. With the Rangers not expecting Adrian Beltre (calf) back until May, Gallo should benefit from at least one more week of everyday at-bats.
Apr 22 2017Gallo went 2-for-3 with two home runs and three RBI in Friday's 6-2 win over the Royals.His first shot, a two-run blast in the second inning that nearly hit the popcorn stand tucked deep into the right-field corner at Globe Life Park, was the longest home run hit so far in the majors in 2017, traveling 462 feet according to Statcast. Gallo now has five homers and 13 RBI in 56 at-bats this season, but his .214 batting average and 35.9 percent strikeout rate are reminders of the downside that comes with rostering the 23-year-old's power potential.
Apr 20 2017Gallo provided the Rangers' only run of the evening in a 9-1 loss to the Athletics on Wednesday, smacking his third homer of the season in the fifth inning.It was another highlight-reel blast for Gallo, who would have hit the ball an estimated 437 feet had it not first collided with the facade behind the center-field fence. With six of his nine hits on the season going for extra bases, Gallo has met expectations in the power department, but making contact remains a major challenge for the 23-year-old. Gallo's 35.7 percent strikeout rate is actually a 10-point improvement from his career mark in the big leagues, but it's still high enough to make him a major liability in the batting-average category.
Apr 11 2017Gallo appears in line for an extended opportunity with Adrian Beltre suffering a setback with a calf injury.The Rangers have not disclosed the results of Beltre's MRI, but according to TR Sullivan of MLB.com, Beltre won't be activated from the DL anytime soon. Gallo has gotten off to a decent start, going 4-for-20 with two homers and seven RBI, although he has already struck out nine times. He's starting Tuesday against lefty Tyler Skaggs with switch-hitter Jurickson Profar on the bench.
Apr 9 2017Gallo went 2-for-4 with five RBI from a two-run single and three-run home run in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Athletics.Gallo continues to draw starts at third base for Adrian Beltre (calf), even though Sunday was the first day that the latter was eligible to come off the disabled list. However, the 23-year-old provided a pretty good impression of the likely Hall of Famer on Sunday, smashing a 387-foot blast to right field in the second with Ryan Rua and Robinson Chirinos aboard to give the Rangers the early 3-0 lead. He added a two-run single in the sixth to hit a career-high five RBI and now has a pair of multi-hit games and seven RBI over six games this season. With only a highly tentative timetable for Beltre's return, Gallo figures to continue seeing regular playing time for the immediate future.
Apr 9 2017Gallo went 2-for-4 with five RBI from a two-run single and three-run home run in Sunday's 8-1 win over the A's.Gallo continues to draw starts at third base for Adrian Beltre (calf), even though Sunday was the first day that the latter was eligible to come off the disabled list. However, the 23-year-old provided a pretty good impression of the likely Hall of Famer on Sunday, smashing a 387-foot blast to right field in the second with Ryan Rua and Robinson Chirinos aboard to give the Rangers the early 3-0 lead. He added a two-run single in the sixth to hit a career-high five RBI and now has a pair of multi-hit games and seven RBI over six games this season. With no timetable for Beltre's return as of yet, Gallo figures to continue seeing regular playing time for the foreseeable future.
Apr 4 2017Gallo finished 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Indians.Gallo's much-ballyhooed power was on display in this one as he launched a mammoth shot to right in the second inning that landed half way up the upper deck. He settled for just a walk in the opener, so it was nice to see this multi-hit effort a day later, especially against a pitcher of Carlos Carrasco's caliber. Gallo has also struck out four times through the first two games, but that comes with the territory for a three true outcome player such as himself.
Apr 1 2017Gallo will start at third base for the Rangers' on Opening Day, TR Sullivan of MLB.com reports.Gallo was originally expected to start the year at Triple-A Round Rock, as the Rangers wanted the 23-year-old to see everyday at-bats rather than sit on a major-league bench. However, now that Adrian Beltre is slated to open the season on the DL, Gallo has been given the Opening Day nod to start at third base. It's likely just until Beltre returns, but it appears the Rangers are prepared to give him most of the reps at third base to open the year, in which case he could provide some short-term power.
Mar 28 2017Gallo (hamstring) is back in the lineup Tuesday as the DH, the Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant reports.The Rangers have said they would prefer Gallo to be playing every day than to be sitting on the major-league bench, so it sounds like he will be optioned to Triple-A Round Rock in the coming days, but nothing is official. Gallo was humbled last season, as he struggled to make contact at an acceptable clip at Triple-A or in the majors. He is still young enough and talented enough, however, to bounce back and put his 80-grade power to work, perhaps with a mediocre batting average, if an opportunity for consistent at-bats opens up.
Mar 22 2017Gallo (hamstring) downplayed his recent injury, saying he doesn't expect to miss much time, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.Gallo was out for six weeks after injuring the same hamstring in the Venezuelan Winter League, but his comments suggest he received encouraging results from Tuesday's MRI. He's expected to open the year with Triple-A Round Rock, playing third base, first base and left field. Gallo's bid for an Opening Day roster spot hasn't gained much traction, as he's struck out 19 times in 42 Cactus League at-bats, and the Rangers' other position players have mostly stayed healthy.
Mar 21 2017Gallo underwent an MRI on his left hamstring on Tuesday, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.This is the same hamstring that cut Gallo's time in winter ball short and sidelined him for six weeks, so it could be something to be concerned about, although we won't know until the test results are back. Consider him day-to-day for now, but depending on how serious the injury turns out to be, Gallo could find himself out for an extended period of time to start the season.
Feb 16 2017Gallo will have a chance this spring to join the Rangers' left field mix, but will most likely open the year at Triple-A, playing third base, first base and left field, the Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant reports.The signing of Mike Napoli moves Jurickson Profar from first base to left field, and Ryan Rua is a natural platoon partner for Profar, so Gallo is likely ticketed for Round Rock. Everyone knows Gallo's strengths (elite raw power) and weaknesses (major swing and miss issues) at this point. If he can cut down on the strikeouts, either in spring training or at Triple-A, there should be opportunities for him to see at-bats against righties in the majors at some point this season. He suffered a strained hamstring in late October during winter ball, but the injury was only expected to require six weeks to recover, so he should be fully healthy.
Nov 1 2016Gallo was diagnosed with a strained hamstring and won't participate in the remainder of winter ball, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.It's estimated that Gallo will need approximately six weeks to recover, so while he's out for the rest of the winter ball program, he should be able to participate in spring training.
Oct 28 2016Gallo strained his left hamstring during a Venezuelan League game Thursday, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.It's currently unclear how the injury was sustained or how severe it is, but Gallo will be out for at least this weekend's games. He may even return to Texas to get the ailment evaluated in the near future, although more information on this situation should become clear as he receives further examination in the coming days.
Oct 11 2016Gallo will play first base for the first half of winter ball in Venezuela this offseason, the Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant reports.It's unclear where Carlos Gomez and Ian Desmond will sign this offseason, but Shin-Soo Choo, Nomar Mazara and Adrian Beltre will all be back in Texas, so Gallo would have a much better shot at seeing regular at-bats at first base than in the corner outfield spots or third base. However, regardless of how competent he is at any number of positions, the only thing that really matters for Gallo is that he cuts down on his strikeouts in 2017. If he does that, he has enough power in his bat that the Rangers will gladly find a place for him to play every day.
Oct 6 2016Gallo, who was left off the roster for the ALDS, is headed to Arizona the Fort Worth Start Telegram's Stefan Stevenson reports.It's not a surprise that he was left off the ALDS roster, as he has not shown the ability to reliably make contact in a key pinch hitting situation and would not be given any starts in the field. While it's not clear whether Gallo is headed to Arizona to play in the Arizona Fall League or simply headed to the Rangers complex to get some work in, it's good to hear that he will continue to get reps during the offseason, as his approach (34.6 percent strikeout rate at Triple-A) still needs a lot of work.
Sep 6 2016Gallo was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.With Round Rock's season ending Monday, Gallo will return to occupy a spot on the Rangers' expanded September roster. Gallo has continued to display excellent power in his age-22 season, smacking 25 homers in 102 games with Round Rock, but he finished with a 34.6 percent strikeout rate with the affiliate after showing some early signs of improvement. Adrian Beltre and Mitch Moreland are locked into regular roles in the corner infield, so Gallo figures to see only sporadic opportunities against right-handed pitching.
Jul 27 2016Gallo is out of the lineup Wednesday against the A's.With southpaw Sean Manaea on the mound for the A's, the Rangers will go with a righty-heavy lineup. Ryan Rua will get the start at first base with Jurickson Profar starting at DH Wednesday. To say Gallo has 80-grade power doesn't quite do him justice and he wasted no time showing off that power stroke Tuesday, taking a ball out 450 feet to the opposite field . He should be owned in most formats while he is up even if he isn't playing every day.
Jul 27 2016Gallo hit his first homer, a solo shot, in a 1-for-4 game in Tuesday's loss to Oakland.What we saw from Gallo in his debut is probably a good sign of things to come. To go with the home run, he also struck out twice and made an error. He struck out a ridiculous 91 times in just 70 games at Triple-A, good for a 30.4 percent strikeout rate, and that will likely go up in the majors. Gallo's power potential is otherworldly, though, so the real question is if he can mash enough home runs to cancel out his weaknesses.
Jul 26 2016Gallo was recalled by the Rangers on Tuesday.In a bit of a surprising move, the Rangers recalled their top prospect ahead of Tuesday's matchup with the A's. Because the Rangers have yet to release their lineup, there is speculation that Gallo could be joining the lineup immediately. Gallo has monstrous power upside, hitting 19 home runs and 33 total extra base hits at Triple-A this season. He has positional versatility as well given his ability to play corner infield and corner outfield spots. The Rangers optioned Jared Hoying to Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move Tuesday.
Jul 26 2016Gallo is in the lineup Tuesday, batting sixth as the Rangers' first baseman.After being recalled just hours before first pitch Tuesday, Gallo will immediately join the Rangers' lineup for their matchup with the A's. Gallo will be facing Oakland ace Sonny Gray, who has struggled his way to a 5.49 ERA this season.
Jul 5 2016Gallo, 22, is batting just .171 with 20 strikeouts over his last 10 games for Triple-A Round Rock.While the Rangers have been unable to find at-bats for Gallo at the big league level, he is not exactly raking right now either. Overall, he is batting just .246 on the year, though he does have a .382 On-Base Percentage along with 14 home runs in 53 games at Triple-A. Barring injury, it appears that Gallo may have to wait until September to see the big leagues again.
May 28 2016Gallo was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.With Yu Darvish returning from the disabled list Saturday, the Rangers cleared a roster spot by optioning Gallo back to the minors. The highly-touted prospect's short stint with the Rangers was an uneventful one as he did not make a single start while he was up with the big league club. He'll head back down to Round Rock, where he's slashing .265/.415/.639 with eight home runs through 83 at-bats.
May 24 2016Gallo is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels.The Rangers are refusing to rush Gallo, one of their most prized prospects, into the lineup despite recalling him Monday. He'll be available off the bench Tuesday while Jared Hoying gets the start in left field for the Rangers.
May 23 2016Gallo was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.Gallo was recalled to replace OF Drew Stubbs, who was placed on the 15-day DL with a toe sprain Monday. The 22-year-old prospect appeared in the majors briefly in 2015 and showed flashes of his power potential with six home runs in 36 games but returned to the minors after he accumulated a .204 batting average. The six-foot-five lefty now has another shot to display his skills at the major league level but will likely return to Round Rock once Stubbs returns from the DL.
May 12 2016Gallo (groin) will report to the Rangers' extended spring training facility Saturday and he hopes to come off the 7-day disabled list next weekend, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.The highly-touted prospect was given an initial timetable of roughly 3-4 weeks when his MRI on May 5 revealed a Grade 1 groin strain. However, it looks as though Gallo could get back on the field on the earlier end of that timetable as he is optimistic about his chances to be activated by next weekend. Gallo is slugging .642 with seven home runs at Triple-A Round Rock this season.
May 5 2016Gallo (groin) will remain sidelined 3-4 weeks after an MRI revealed a Grade 1 strain, Alykhan Ravjiani of MLB.com reports.Gallo originally suffered the injury on April 30 so a return in late May seems likely. Gallo has slugged seven homers in 20 games at Triple-A Round Rock thus far.
May 1 2016Gallo was placed on the 7-day DL at Triple-A Rock with a strained left groin, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.Gallo has been torching Triple-A pitching throughout the season, posting a .400 on-base percentage to go with 11 extra-base hits (seven homers) in 85 plate appearances while striking out only 24.7 percent of the time. While his performance would normally warrant a call-up on just about any team, the Rangers' considerable outfield depth has prevented Gallo from getting the opportunity, and now this latest injury will only further delay his timetable to reach the big leagues.
Mar 21 2016The Rangers optioned Gallo to Triple-A Round Rock on Monday, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.Gallo tore it up this spring with three home runs and a 1.036 OPS, but there still is not a regular spot for him in the Rangers' lineup, so the team decided to assign him to the minors in an effort to get him regular playing time. Gallo got his feet wet in the bigs last season while playing in 36 games, and will join the Rangers at some point this year as injuries and/or opportunity dictate.
Mar 16 2016Gallo clubbed his third home run in four games in a 5-4 win on Tuesday.Gallo's hot spring may not be enough for him to earn a roster spot as the season opens as long as the Texas lineup remains healthy, though he'll make for a tough decision if he continues to hit this well.
Mar 1 2016Gallo's chances of beginning the season as the primary left fielder were ended with the signing of Ian Desmond.Gallo is expected to see most of his playing time at third base this spring. and the signing of Desmond all but assures that Gallo will begin the season at Triple-A Round Rock.
Feb 23 2016Gallo might be afforded an extended look in left field this spring if the knee injury to Josh Hamilton opens up the job battle.Earlier comments had Gallo spending most of the spring at third base, but that was when the possibility of a full-time job in the outfield wasn't a possibility. Gallo remains a long shot for the job, but offers tantalizing upside with his well-documented power. The far more likely scenario as Gallo opening the year at Triple-A Round Rock at third base however.
Sep 6 2015Gallo is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Angels.With left-hander Hector Santiago on the hill for the Halos, Gallo will be given the day off after making two starts in three games in left field. Ryan Strausborger will be called upon to man the position in his stead.
Sep 1 2015Gallo was officially recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.Gallo will see time at third base, left field and DH with the Rangers, but he will be used as a part-time player. After an excellent run at Double-A that earned him a call-up this summer, Gallo's contact issues were exposed, first against big league pitching and then, more disturbingly, against Triple-A pitching after he was sent back down. He had 90 strikeouts in 53 games at Round Rock, while posting just a .739 OPS. Gallo should still be viewed as a top prospect in dynasty leagues, but that standing is primarily based on long-term upside beyond 2015.
Aug 31 2015Gallo will recalled from Triple-A on Tuesday when rosters expand, MLB.com reports.The Rangers, like most teams, will take advantage of the additional roster spots, and they'll bring back four players from Triple-A, while also activating Josh Hamilton and Carlos Corporan from the DL. This will be Gallo's second stint with the Rangers this season after he hit .218 with home runs and 13 RBI in 25 games back in June. Since being optioned back to Round Rock (53 games) he's struggled mightily, hitting only .195 with 14 home runs, 32 RBI and 9 strikeouts in 200 at-bats. If his high strikeout rate translates to the MLB level, he'll likely finish out the year in a part-time role.
Aug 21 2015Gallo is hitting .200 with 13 home runs and a 38.3 percent K-rate in 43 games at Triple-A Round Rock.Players often dominate minor league pitching following demotions from the major leagues, but such has not been the case for Gallo after his first stint in the majors. No amount of power will make up for the contact issues he is displaying against Triple-A pitching, and it is less certain that Gallo will be a featured part of the Rangers' roster come September. That said, he still has perhaps the most raw power of any player in organized baseball, and is still just 21, so it is hardly time to panic in dynasty leagues.
Jun 30 2015Gallo was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Jeff Wilson reports.With Josh Hamilton and Adrian Beltre both healthy, the Rangers no longer have need of Gallo, who posted a .218/.306/.448 slash line over 87 at-bats in his first taste of the majors. He was predictably inclined toward the three true outcomes, putting up 43 strikeouts, 11 walks and five home runs. Gallo made 13 starts at third base, eight in left field and one in center field, even though the Rangers originally said he would only be used at the hot corner. He could be back with the big club later in the season, but the Rangers don't currently have a starting job available, and Gallo might benefit from some time at the Triple-A level.
Jun 27 2015Gallo is playing center field in Saturday's lineup against the Blue Jays, Rangers VP of Communications John Blake reported.This is going to be interesting, to say the least. Gallo is a large human being at 6-foot-5, 230 lbs. and wasn't known for having a big range at third base. Now he's expected to cover the middle of an outfield. It's not likely this will be a regular role for him going forward, but it at least shows how much the Rangers want to keep him in the lineup even with Adrian Beltre back and how much they don't want Shin-Soo Choo to play center field.
Jun 26 2015Gallo is out of the lineup Friday against Toronto.Gallo will get the night off with left-hander Mark Buehrle on the mound for the Blue Jays. He's batting just .121 against left handers this season. The last time Gallo sat out against a lefty, he came in to pinch hit later in the game, so it's possible the Rangers will try to get his bat in the game once Buehrle's night is over.
Jun 20 2015Gallo is out of the lineup Saturday against the White Sox.Gallo is getting the day off with left-hander Carlos Rodon on the mound. He has hit a mini-slump of late, going 1-for-15 in his last four games. Gallo is batting just .136 against lefty starters this season.
Jun 15 2015Gallo is making his MLB debut in left field Monday against the Dodgers, MLB.com's TR Sullivan reports.With Delino DeShields heading to the disabled list with a hamstring strain, Gallo will fill the vacancy in the outfield, while Hanser Alberto moves over from second base to third following the call-up of Rougned Odor. Gallo was likely bound for the outfield once Adrian Beltre (thumb) returned from the DL, but the early position change will allow the Rangers to trot out their optimal lineup with DeShields no longer available. Assuming the current arrangement of Alberto at third base holds, Gallo could attain outfield eligibility in most leagues in short order.
Jun 14 2015Gallo finished 1-for-4 Sunday with his fourth home run of the season, his second in as many days.The 21-year-old slugger has now posted a 1.016 OPS to go along with four home runs and seven RBI through 11 games in the major leagues and is producing despite striking out nearly 1.5 times per game. Gallo's pure power potential and ability to chip in elsewhere (eight runs scored, two stolen bases) make him a worthy play for as long as Adrian Beltre is sidelined, and possibly beyond.
Jun 13 2015Gallo reached base four times Saturday, drawing three walks and hitting a solo home run.He's had no difficulties adjusting to major league pitching so far, and Gallo is now slashing .306/.405/.583 through his first 10 games with the Rangers. He has struck out 15 times in 36 at-bats, but as he did in the minors, he's doing more than enough damage when he makes contact to compensate.
Jun 11 2015Gallo is out of the lineup Thursday, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Jeff Wilson reports.This comes as no surprise with a tough lefty (Scott Kazmir) on the mound for Oakland. Adam Rosales will get the start at third base and hit fifth Thursday.
Jun 6 2015Gallo went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts in the Rangers' win over the Royals on Friday night.In 18 trips to the plate this season for the Rangers, Gallo has fanned 10 times. He's flashed the plus-plus power during that limited window with a pair of home runs, but he's essentially auditioning for a job beyond the return of Adrian Beltre from a thumb injury later this month.
Jun 5 2015Gallo is not being viewed as a short-term replacement in left field with the injury to Josh Hamilton despite making a few appearances in the outfield at Double-A Frisco, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.Gallo's stay in the majors should still be limited to the length of Adrian Beltre's absence as a result.
Jun 2 2015Gallo collected three hits, including his first home run, and drew a walk in his major league debut Tuesday.Gallo narrowly missed on a second homer as well, with a double off the top of the wall in his third at-bat, and joined his teammates in an absolute assault of White Sox pitching on the night.
Jun 2 2015Gallo is batting sixth and starting at third base in his MLB debut Tuesday against the White Sox, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.Gallo will be a regular at third base while Adrian Beltre (thumb) is on the disabled list, but the Rangers plan to send their 21-year-old top prospect to Triple-A Round Rock once Beltre returns. Gallo has enough raw power to make an immediate impact in all leagues, but he also figures to pile up a ton of strikeouts, and immediate success is far from guaranteed. Even if things go well, he's unlikely to provide much help outside of the power categories. Still, the power may be worth taking a risk on, given that he hit 42 home runs in 439 at-bats (537 plate appearances) between the High-A and Double-A levels last season. If Josh Hamilton (lower body) were in Tuesday's lineup, Gallo would likely be batting seventh instead of sixth.
Jun 2 2015Gallo was recalled from Double-A Frisco on Tuesday.Gallo figures to get regular starts at third base over the next few weeks, but the Rangers plan to send him to Triple-A Round Rock once Adrian Beltre (thumb) returns. Gallo will pile up plenty of strikeouts in the meantime, but he has the kind of rare power that could make him an immediate asset in all leagues. Still just 21 years old, the 6-5, 230-pound third baseman left Double-A Frisco with a .314/.425/.636 slash line for the season. He hit 42 home runs in 439 at-bats (537 plate appearances) between the High-A and Double-A levels last year.
Jun 1 2015Gallo will be recalled by the Rangers on Tuesday, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.With Adrian Beltre (thumb) sidelined for at least the next two weeks, the Rangers decided it was time to give Gallo a chance to see what he can do at the big league level. He will be jumping two levels, but he posted a .314/.425/.636 slash line in 34 games with Double-A Frisco and is one of baseball's top prospects, so he could be an impact player in fantasy leagues right out of the gate. Gallo is not expected to stick around past Beltre's DL stint, however, as the team plans to send him to Triple-A Round Rock next.
May 18 2015Gallo is making his first career start in the outfield at Double-A Frisco on Monday night, RoughRiders play-by-play announcer Alex Vispoli reports.Given the Rangers' long-term needs in the outfield, the process of getting Gallo comfortable at a position other than third base certainly makes sense for the organization. Since returning from a heel injury in late April, Gallo has compiled a .324/.440/.608 line with four homers, 15 RBI and a 16:32 BB:K over 74 at-bats in 21 games this season.
Apr 25 2015Gallo (heel) has been activated off the 7-day DL, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.Gallo underwent a minor procedure on his heel earlier this month, but has had a quick recovery and is now active for the Rangers' Double-A affiliate at Frisco.
Apr 23 2015Gallo is expected to make his 2015 debut for Double-A Frisco this weekend, Fox Sports Southwest's Anthony Andro reports.The Rangers' top prospect is recovering from a minor procedure to remove a bone from his left ankle but it sounds like he will get some at-bats in with the Double-A affiliate before the end of the month. Nobody in the minor leagues and few in the major leagues can match Gallo's raw power, but he will need to fix some holes in his swing in order to move fast in 2015.
Apr 7 2015Gallo (heel) will have his stitches taken out Friday and then team doctors will advise him how to proceed, the Dallas Morning News' Michael Florek reports.He had surgery on Apr. 3 to remove a bone from his left ankle and was wearing a large boot on his leg during Tuesday's activities with the media. He is slated to miss about three weeks with Double-A Frisco, but should be back in game action before the end of the month.
Apr 3 2015Gallo will be sidelined for three weeks after undergoing left ankle surgery Friday, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.Gallo will begin the season in the minors when he does return to the field, likely starting at Double-A once again. However, a strong spring may have fueled debate for him as a potential designated hitter candidate at some point this season.
Mar 30 2015Gallo did not play Monday due to a sore left heel, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.This doesn't look to be anything serious, as Gallo was present at the ballpark for the game, rather than receiving medical attention. That said, the situation is something to keep an eye on over the next few days, particularly if he misses any more than a couple of games.
Mar 23 2015Gallo was reassigned to minor league camp Monday.Gallo was not seen as a likely candidate to crack the big league roster by Opening Day, despite a strong spring showing that's featured two long balls in 32 at bats. The highly touted prospect will likely return to Double-A, though he struggled there in 2014 as he slashed just .232/.334/.524 in 68 games after getting the promotion.
Mar 20 2015Gallo isn't a candidate to move to left field even though he's having a strong spring (two home runs and .939 OPS) and no clear candidate has emerged for the open left field role, the Dallas Morning News reports.Ryan Rua has disappointedt his spring by hitting .241 with a .715 OPS and the Rangers are also considering Jake Smolinski, Ryan Ludwick, Nate Schierholtz and Carlos Peguero. Gallo will likely begin the season at Double-A and play third base without a clear path to the majors with Adrian Beltre ahead of him.
Feb 22 2015Gallo is likely to play only third base in sping training, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.This slims down Gallo's path to a major league starting position to two possibilities: designated hitter and taking over for an injured Adrian Beltre. Beltre is 35 and has two years left on his contract, so it's easy to see Gallo starting at DH and slowly taking over Beltre's position as he gets a feel for big league pitching.
Sep 29 2014Gallo has begun playing some outfield in the Fall Instructional League, ESPN's Calvin Watkins reports.With Prince Fielder and Adrian Beltre not moving anytime soon, Gallo's best chance at regular starts could be in the outfield or at designated hitter. The outfield carries more positional value, so the Rangers are at least trying him there, with GM Jon Daniels saying it was more of an experiment.