Pirates' Ben Gamel (hamstring) lands on 10-day IL

The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed Ben Gamel (hamstring) on the 10-day Injured List.

What It Means:

Gamel suffered a hamstring injury and will now take some time off to recuperate. Tucupita Marcano will cover left field for him Sunday while Diego Castillo steps in at second base and bats fifth.

Gamel is batting .257 with a .736 OPS so far this season and has 3 home runs, 20 runs, 17 RBI, and 3 stolen bases in 160 plate appearances.