CF,RF - San Francisco Giants
- Age 25
- Tennessee
- Bats: L
- Throws: L
Availability
Drew Gilbert went 1-for-3 in Friday's 10-5 win over the Nationals with a solo home run, two runs scored, one RBI, and one walk.
Fantasy Impact
Gilbert will look to make an impact in the San Francisco lineup when called on by first-year manager Tony Vitello, as the outfielder fills out the outfield group in place of the injured Harrison Bader in the near term.
The Giants recalled OF Drew Gilbert from Triple-A Sacramento.
Fantasy Impact
Gilbert will get an opportunity in the majors with Harrison Bader placed on the injured list. He should see some run in center field.
The Giants have optioned outfielder Drew Gilbert to Triple-A Sacramento.
Fantasy Impact
Gilbert scuffled this spring, going 9-for-34 (.265) with just one extra-base hit across 37 trips to the plate. The former top prospect from the Astros and Mets organizations, the 25-year-old has hit just .190 with three homers across 109 trips to the plate in the big leagues.
Gilbert (shoulder) is competing for a reserve outfielder position with San Francisco. A left shoulder impingement has complicated his recovery and continues to prevent him from playing defense.
Fantasy Impact
He has been cleared to serve as the designated hitter in Cactus League games. Gilbert can hit but remains unavailable for defensive work as he works through the shoulder impingement.
Drew Gilbert resumed hitting activities on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
Gilbert is working his way back from a left shoulder impingement. While he has resumed hitting activities, he has not yet started throwing. He is expected to return to game action sometime in March and could avoid starting the season on the injured list.
