


Remember Carlos Gomez, the one-time Mets top prospect?
Well, he’s now transitioning careers to become Carlos Gomez, the cyclist.
The former MLB standout, who was a two-time All-Star with the Brewers at his peak, is seeking Olympic qualification for cycling, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
Gomez, 38, who is from the Dominican Republic, is reportedly taking part in a qualifying race in May and would represent his home country in the 500-meter velodrome if he advances.
The Journal-Sentinel reported that Gomez has been eating 7,000 calories per day to replenish the weight he is losing to do the rigors and intensity of his training for the competition.
Additionally, Gomez would be competing in the “masters” age group, which is between 33-40.
Gomez was originally signed by the Mets as an international free agent in 2002 as a teenager.
After debuting in the majors in 2007, he was traded as a centerpiece of a package for Twins ace Johan Santana.

Gomez played in the Majors through the 2019 season, returning to the Mets that year for his final campaign, notably hit a game-winning three-run homer in the eighth inning to complete a comeback in a May 23 win over the Nationals that year.
But after 34 games back in Queens, he was designated for assignment and never played in the big leagues again.
In his career, he recorded 145 home runs, 546 RBIs and 268 stolen bases.
He also won a gold glove for his glove work in the outfield during the 2013 season.
Over 92 games in two separate stints with the Amazin’s, Gomez hit .218/.284/.318 with five homers and 16 stolen bases.