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FaZe Clan have benched Leonardo "Astro" Luis from the active roster as both the organization and the player are exploring their options.
On top of that, they also announced the departures of their substitute cameram4n and active player José "Bullet1" Victor.
While cameram4n was benched prior to the Six Invitational 2023, Bullet1 was still part of the active roster at the Six Invitational 2023 in Montreal, Canada.
Following Gabriel "cameram4n" Hespanhol's shift to the substitute bench as well, Astro was the only remaining player on FaZe from the former roster of the 2017 Santos Dexterity. He is also the only Brazilian to have played in every edition of the Six Invitational.
FaZe signed the Brazilian talent Victor "VITAKING" Augusto to replace cameram4n just before the start of the Six Invitational 2023. With Astro and Bullet1 now gone, the team is looking to refresh its team entirely after a disappointing top 16 finish at the Six Invitational 2023.
Since joining the American organization, Astro and Bullet1 won the Sweden Major and two editions of the Copa Elite Six, while also finishing third at the Six Invitational 2022. Astro also reached the ESL Pro League Season 8 grand-final.