Drew Gilbert RF SF Tue 3/24/26 6:48 PM
Drew Gilbert
RF SF
The Giants optioned Gilbert to Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gilbert's battle for an Opening Day roster spot lasted until the final day of spring training, but he'll officially head back to Triple-A to begin 2026 after turning in a .648 OPS through 37 Cactus League plate appearances.
Drew Gilbert RF SF Mon 3/9/26 12:19 PM
Drew Gilbert
RF SF
Gilbert (shoulder) has been cleared to serve as a designated hitter in Cactus League games, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gilbert is working his way back from a left shoulder impingement and still isn't ready to play defense, but the Giants are comfortable having him hit. The 25-year-old is in the running for a reserve outfielder role in San Francisco, though the shoulder issue preventing him from playing the field doesn't help his chances.
Drew Gilbert RF SF Sat 2/28/26 12:44 PM
Drew Gilbert
RF SF
Gilbert was diagnosed with a left shoulder impingement Saturday, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gilbert will be shut down from throwing for about a week to allow his shoulder to heal. The Giants don't seem to be too concerned about his injury, which is a good sign that he won't open the regular season on the injured list.
Drew Gilbert RF SF Sat 9/27/25 1:00 PM
Drew Gilbert
RF SF
Gilbert is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against Colorado, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gilbert will take a seat for a second consecutive game, dodging a matchup against southpaw Kyle Freeland on Saturday. Jerar Encarnacion will draw the start in right field.
Drew Gilbert RF SF Fri 9/26/25 6:19 PM
Drew Gilbert
RF SF
Gilbert is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Colorado, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gilbert will get the night off Friday after making back-to-back starts in right field. Grant McCray will draw the start in right instead. Gilbert hasn't had a multi-hit performance since Sept. 1.
Drew Gilbert RF SF Mon 5/8/23 11:51 AM
Drew Gilbert
RF SF
The Astros promoted Gilbert from High-A Asheville to Double-A Corpus Christi on Monday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gilbert has been red hot with Asheville this season, batting .360 with 15 extra-base hits, 18 RBI, 21 runs scored and four stolen bases over 86 at-bats in 21 games. The strong performance at the plate has earned him the opportunity to move up one step closer to the big leagues as Gilbert operates as one of the organization's top prospects.
Drew Gilbert RF SF Wed 4/12/23 10:13 AM
Drew Gilbert
RF SF
Gilbert (elbow) started in center field and went 2-for-5 with a double while starting in center field Tuesday in High-A Asheville's 7-5 loss to Greenville.
EDGE Analysis
One of Astros' top lower-level prospects, Gilbert was slowed in spring training while he recovered from the dislocated right elbow he sustained last August, but he proved healthy enough to avoid a stint on Asheville's injured list to begin the 2023 campaign. Through his first two games, Gilbert has gone 2-for-8 with a walk and four strikeouts.
Drew Gilbert RF SF Tue 2/21/23 5:27 PM
Drew Gilbert
RF SF
Houston director of player development Sara Goodrum told reporters on Tuesday that Gilbert (elbow) is expected to be ready for the start of the 2023 season, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gilbert was only able to play 10 games in 2022 after he crashed into the wall in center and dislocated his right elbow. The 26th pick of last year's draft out of Tennessee is considered one of the more advanced players out of the 2022 class, and is a prospect that could offer significant fantasy appeal in the coming seasons.
Drew Gilbert RF SF Sat 8/20/22 4:02 PM
Drew Gilbert
RF SF
Gilbert (forearm) will miss the remainder of the minor-league season, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
He crashed into an outfield wall last weekend and injured his right forearm. During further examination of Gilbert's forearm, doctors discovered a dislocated right elbow that spontaneously went back into place before he was examined. It's unclear if Gilbert will require surgery. The Astros' first-round pick hit .300/.382/.433 with one home run and six steals in his first nine pro games.
Drew Gilbert RF SF Sat 8/13/22 7:49 PM
Drew Gilbert
RF SF
Gilbert was carted off the field after crashing into the outfield wall while playing for Single-A Fayetteville on Saturday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
The nature of Gilbert's injury is not yet clear, though he was seen wearing a cast on his arm while exiting the field. Given the mode of his exit, it seems as though the injury may be a fairly severe one, but the Astros have yet to specify when he's expected to return.