Released by the Astros after batting .210/.272/.322 with 100 strikeouts in 295 at-bats, he'll try to turn around his worst season.

The St. Louis Cardinals are interested in attaining outfielder Carlos Gomez, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold, who spoke Friday on The Morning After 920 AM show.

Goold said that the Cardinals had showed interest in Gomez even before Matt Holliday broke a thumb Thursday.

Mets general manager Sandy Alderson indicated Thursday that he would be open to the idea of pursuing Gomez as well.

Gomez was designated for assignment by the Astros earlier this week after posting a woeful .210/.272/.322 slash line in 323 plate appearances this season. But the 10-year veteran made the National League All-Star team in 2013 and '14, so a team may take a chance on him.

The Cardinals have Tommy Pham, Randal Grichuk and Jeremy Hazelbaker as options to earn more playing time with Holliday on the disabled list, but Gomez would give them a veteran presence.

Whether it's the Cardinals or another team, it appears Gomez will find a new team before the season ends.