Gerber signed a minor-league deal with the Rockies on Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gerber elected free agency after being outrighted to Triple-A by the Giants in November, and he'll now receive another chance within the National League West. The 27-year-old found success at Triple-A with a .849 OPS in 197 games, but he hasn't had any luck through 30 major-league appearances with a .076/.151/.106 slash line.

Gerber elected free agency Tuesday after being outrighted to Triple-A Sacramento, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Gerber has been productive at the Triple-A level, he's struggled to perform in the majors, hitting .076/.151/.106 with 36 strikeouts over 30 total major-league games. The 27-year-old will likely serve as organizational depth barring a major uptick in production.

Gerber was designated for assignment by the Giants on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Gerber hit .308/.368/.569 with 26 home runs and 83 RBI over 119 games with Triple-A Sacramento in 2019, but he failed to generate major-league production in his limited opportunities, recording a .198 OPS with 15 strikeouts in 24 at-bats last year. While the 27-year-old has shown to be successful in the minors, it's unclear whether a team will take a chance on him given his struggles translating those results to the majors.

Gerber was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gerber helped bring home a Pacific Coast League championship and will be rewarded with a return to San Francisco. The outfielder was 23 percent better than the average PCL hitter during the regular season, but it's uncertain how much he will play over the final two-plus weeks. Gerber is 27 and not a part of the team's long-term future.

Gerber was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gerber went 1-for-15 at the dish in four games since having his contract selected, so he'll head back to the minor leagues after getting a taste of the majors. Williams Jerez was recalled in a corresponding move.

Gerber will start in left field and bat eighth Monday against the Reds, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gerber will make his fourth start in as many games since joining the Giants, but he'll drop precipitously in the order after batting second in each of the prior three games. The 26-year-old has struck out in six of his 12 plate appearances to date and has recorded only one hit. Even with Gerardo Parra out of the mix, Gerber may not have a long leash in an everyday role with the big club, especially with Mac Williamson mashing at Triple-A Sacramento and angling for a promotion.

Gerber started in left field and batted second Sunday, going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in a 6-5 win over the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Gerber has started all three games in left field since being called up following Gerardo Parra's designation for assignment on May 3. The 26-year-old's success with Triple-A Sacramento (.357/.402/.655) has not carried over the majors, as he has gone just 1-for-12 in those three starts. Gerber remains on the strong side of a platoon in left field with Tyler Austin, but he could lose playing time to his platoon mate or another outfield option in the minors if he doesn't start stringing some hits together.

Gerber's contract was purchased from Triple-A Sacramento on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Gerber looks set for an important role with the Giants, as he'll head straight into the second spot in the order while starting in left field Friday against the Reds, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. Gerardo Parra was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

Gerber will be called up to the big leagues soon, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

The promotion is yet to be officially announced but could come prior to Friday's game against the Reds. Gerber hit just .095/.170/.119 in his 18-game debut for the Tigers last season but is hitting .357/.402/.655 with six homers in 21 games for Triple-A Sacramento.

Gerber was reassigned to minor-league camp Monday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gerber was a non-roster invitee to Spring Training, but had fared well at the plate going 8-for-19 with a double and a triple. He was always considered a longshot to make the Opening Day roster, however. The 26-year-old has just 47 career plate appearances at the big-league level.