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Drew Gilbert assigned to Syracuse

Former Vol Drew Gilbert assigned to Syracuse of the 2024 baseball season.

Former Vol outfielder Drew Gilbert was assigned to the Syracuse Mets ahead of the 2024 baseball season.

Syracuse competes in the International League and is a Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets. Gilbert received a non-roster invitation from New York for spring training.

Gilbert was traded from Houston to the Mets ahead of the Major League Baseball deadline on Aug. 1, 2023.

He was selected by Houston in the first-round (No. 28 overall) of the 2022 MLB draft.

Gilbert appeared in 58 games during his final season at Tennessee in 2022, totaling 11 home runs, 70 RBIs, 60 runs, 72 hits, 21 doubles, four triples, 33 walks and four stolen bases.

Tennessee won the Southeastern Conference regular-season and tournament championships in 2022.

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Mets invite Drew Gilbert to spring training

The New York Mets invite former Vol Drew Gilbert to spring training.

Former Vol Drew Gilbert has received a non-roster invitation from the Mets to spring training.

New York is scheduled to hold its first full squad workout on Feb. 19. New York’s first spring training game is slated for Feb. 24 against St. Louis in a split squad matchup.

Gilbert was traded from Houston to the Mets ahead of the Major League Baseball deadline on Aug. 1, 2023.

He was selected by Houston in the first-round (No. 28 overall) of the 2022 MLB draft.

Gilbert appeared in 58 games during his final season at Tennessee in 2022, totaling 11 home runs, 70 RBIs, 60 runs, 72 hits, 21 doubles, four triples, 33 walks and four stolen bases.

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Three former Vols listed as top 100 prospects ahead of 2024 MLB season

Three former Vols listed as top 100 prospects ahead of the 2024 MLB season.

MLB Pipeline released its annual preseason top 100 prospects ahead of the 2024 campaign.

Three former Vols are listed as top 100 prospects: Chase Dollander (No. 52), Drew Gilbert (No. 53) and Jordan Beck (No. 81).

Dollander was selected in the first-round by Colorado with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2023 MLB draft.

Gilbert was traded from Houston to the Mets on Aug. 1, 2023 during his rookie season. He was selected by Houston in the first-round (No. 28 overall) of the 2022 MLB draft.

Beck was selected by Colorado (No. 38 overall) in the 2022 MLB draft.

Pitchers and catchers begin reporting to spring training on Feb. 9. Position players will report for spring training on Feb. 14.

Drew Gilbert. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire
Jordan Beck. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Houston trades Drew Gilbert ahead of deadline

Houston trades Drew Gilbert ahead of deadline.

Former Tennessee baseball player Drew Gilbert has been traded from Houston to the New York Mets.

Gilbert, a minor league outfielder, and outfielder Ryan Clifford were traded to New York in exchange for right-handed pitcher Justin Verlander.

Gilbert was a top-rated prospect in the Astros’ organization. He began the season at High-A Asheville before being promoted to Double-A Corpus Christi.

Between the two teams, Gilbert recorded a .274 batting average,  12 home runs, 38 RBIs, 19 doubles, one triple and three stolen bases. He also appeared in the MLB Futures Game in Seattle.

Gilbert played for the Vols from 2020-22 and was the Southeastern Conference Tournament’s Most Valuable Player in 2022, leading Tennessee to the tournament championship.

In his career, he was named to multiple All-America teams. He was drafted by the Astros with the No. 28 overall selection in the 2022 MLB draft.

Drew Gilbert records hit in All-Star Futures Game

Former Vol Drew Gilbert records one hit in All-Star Futures Game.

The National League Futures defeated the American League Futures, 5-0, Saturday in the Futures Game at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington.

The game was held in conjunction with the Major League Baseball All-Star Game on Tuesday.

Former Vol Drew Gilbert played right field in the contest for the American League Futures. He went 1-for-2, recording one single.

Gilbert is playing for the Corpus Christi Hooks, a Double-A affiliate for the Astros.

He played for the Vols from 2020-22 and was a first-round selection by Houston in the 2022 MLB draft (No. 22 overall).

During his collegiate career with the Vols, Gilbert recorded a .314 batting average and hit 21 home runs.

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Drew Gilbert to play in All-Star Futures Game

Former Vol Drew Gilbert to play in All-Star Futures Game.

Former Vol Drew Gilbert will play in Major League Baseball’s All-Star Futures Game on July 8.

The game is held in conjunction with the MLB All-Star Game at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington.

First pitch is slated for 7 p.m. EDT (Peacock).

Gilbert is rated the No. 1 minor league prospect for the Astros.

He played for the Vols from 2020-22 and was a first-round selection by Houston in the 2022 MLB draft (No. 22 overall).

Gilbert is batting .202, while recording two home runs and 10 RBIs with Corpus Christi, a Double-A affiliate for the Astros.

He was promoted from Asheville earlier this season.

During his collegiate career with the Vols, Gilbert recorded a .314 batting average and hit 21 home runs.

Drew Gilbert promoted to Double-A Corpus Christi

Former Vol Drew Gilbert promoted to Double-A Corpus Christi.

Former Vol Drew Gilbert was promoted to Corpus Christi on Monday.

The Corpus Christi Hooks are a Double-A affiliate of the Houston Astros. Corpus Christi competes in the Texas League located in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Gilbert comes to Corpus Christi after being assigned to the Asheville Tourists on April 3. The Tourists are a High-A affiliate of the Astros in Asheville, North Carolina. Asheville competes in the South Atlantic League.

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Gilbert played at Tennessee from 2020-22.

He appeared in 141 games with the Vols from 2020-22, recording a .314 batting average, totaling 22 home runs, 140 RBIs, 116 runs, 55 walks and 16 stolen bases.

Gilbert was selected by Houston in the first round (No. 28 overall) of the 2022 MLB draft.

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Drew Gilbert assigned to Asheville

Former Vol Drew Gilbert assigned to Asheville.

Former Vol Drew Gilbert was assigned to the Asheville Tourists on Monday.

The Tourists are a High-A affiliate of the Houston Astros in Asheville, North Carolina. Asheville competes in the South Atlantic League.

Gilbert was selected by Houston in the first round (No. 28 overall) of the 2022 MLB draft.

Gilbert appeared in 58 games for the Vols in 2022, totaling 11 home runs, 70 RBIs, 60 runs, 72 hits, 21 doubles, four triples, 33 walks and four stolen bases. He started 57 contests during the 2022 campaign.

Gilbert came to Tennessee from Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Minnesota.

After being drafted, he debuted for Florida Complex League Astros’ Orange team in August 2022.

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Fayetteville places Drew Gilbert on 7-day injured list

Fayetteville places former Vol Drew Gilbert on 7-day injured list.

Former Vol Drew Gilbert debuted with the Fayetteville Woodpeckers Aug. 9.

The Woodpeckers compete in the Carolina League and are a Single-A affiliate of the Houston Astros.

Gilbert was injured Fayetteville’s 6-4 loss against the Down East Wood Ducks Aug. 13. He suffered a right forearm injury.

Fayetteville placed Gilbert on the 7-day injured list Tuesday.

Gilbert was assigned to Fayetteville on Aug. 8 from FCL Astros Orange, a rookie-level affiliate of Houston.

The former Vol was selected by Houston in the first round (No. 28 overall) of the 2022 MLB draft.

The 5-foot-9, 185-pound Gilbert appeared in 58 games for the Vols in 2022, totaling 11 home runs, 70 RBIs, 60 runs, 72 hits, 21 doubles, four triples, 33 walks and four stolen bases. He started 57 contests during the 2022 campaign.

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Injury update on Drew Gilbert

Injury update on former Vol Drew Gilbert.

Former Vol Drew Gilbert debuted with the Fayetteville Woodpeckers Aug. 9.

The Woodpeckers compete in the Carolina League and are a Single-A affiliate of the Houston Astros.

Gilbert went 0-for-2 with one walk and one stolen base in Fayetteville’s 6-4 loss against the Down East Wood Ducks Saturday.

During the game, Gilbert suffered an injury.

“Drew Gilbert has a right forearm injury and is undergoing further evaluation, according to the Astros,” Chandler Rome announced.

Gilbert was assigned to Fayetteville on Aug. 8 from FCL Astros Orange, a rookie-level affiliate of Houston.

The former Vol was selected by Houston in the first round (No. 28 overall) of the 2022 MLB draft.

The 5-foot-9, 185-pound Gilbert appeared in 58 games for the Vols in 2022, totaling 11 home runs, 70 RBIs, 60 runs, 72 hits, 21 doubles, four triples, 33 walks and four stolen bases. He started 57 contests during the 2022 campaign.

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