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The Astros' first-round pick in 2022 and the headliner to New York in the deal that sent Justin Verlander back to Houston, Gilbert had peaks and valleys last season, but he finished well and appears to be almost big-league ready. The strong, athletic 5-foot-9 center fielder can handle all three outfield spots and could turn into a five-tool player. From June 25 on, Gilbert slashed .311/.386/.545 with 11 home runs and five steals in 59 games at Double-A. He had an 18.9 percent strikeout rate over that stretch, so the 23-year-old lefty hitter may be poised to keep mashing upper-minors pitching until the Mets start his clock. No longer a plus runner, Gilbert has good instincts on the bases, but he may be capped at around 15 steals in the majors. Brandon Nimmo and Starling Marie are locked in as everyday players when healthy, but Gilbert could grab the other spot sometime in the first half if he performs as expected. Long term, he could be a leadoff or No. 2 hitter, but he would probably be a bottom-third hitter initially. Read Past Outlooks
Makes return from IL
Triple-A Syracuse reinstated Gilbert (hamstring) from its 7-day injured list Tuesday.
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Before sitting out Wednesday's game, Gilbert returned to the Syracuse lineup in Tuesday's 7-6 extra-inning loss to Buffalo, starting in left field while going 1-for-5 at the plate. Gilbert was back in action with Syracuse for the first time since April 6 after missing more than three months while recovering from a left hamstring strain. He made six rehab appearances in the rookie-level Florida Complex League and with Single-A St. Lucie prior to being activated.
Before sitting out Wednesday's game, Gilbert returned to the Syracuse lineup in Tuesday's 7-6 extra-inning loss to Buffalo, starting in left field while going 1-for-5 at the plate. Gilbert was back in action with Syracuse for the first time since April 6 after missing more than three months while recovering from a left hamstring strain. He made six rehab appearances in the rookie-level Florida Complex League and with Single-A St. Lucie prior to being activated.
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
The best hitter on the best regular-season team in college baseball last season, Gilbert led Tennessee with a .362/.455/.673 slash line, 11 home runs and a 32:33 K:BB in 58 games as a junior. The Astros snagged him with No. 28 overall pick, but a dislocated right elbow limited him to nine games in his pro debut. At 5-foot-9, he is a little shorter than most first-round hitters, but Gilbert is quite strong and plays with physicality on both sides of the ball. The lefty-hitting center fielder has premium bat speed that should translate to at least average game power. He is at least an above-average runner, although he attempted only 19 steals (16 successes) in his three years in college. Gilbert also boasts a plus arm in center field. He hit .313 with two home runs, six steals and a 2:4 K:BB in 39 plate appearances across complex ball and Single-A, but the real test will come at Double-A. He was a little too fiery at times in college and needs to avoid being a hot head, but Gilbert has a potential five-category toolset and is an appealing target in first-year player drafts.
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Begins rehab assignment
Gilbert (hamstring) began a rehab assignment Thursday in the rookie-level Florida Complex League and went 0-for-2 with a walk while starting in center field.
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Out until second half of June
The Mets aren't expecting Gilbert (hamstring) to return from Triple-A Syracuse's 7-day injured list until the second half of June, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
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Still in strengthening phase
Gilbert remains without a clear timeline for his return from a hamstring strain, but the Mets are hoping he'll be back in the lineup for Triple-A Syracuse by late May or early June, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
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Managing hamstring strain
Gilbert was placed on the 7-day injured list with Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday due to a mild right hamstring strain, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
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Shifting to minor-league camp
The Mets reassigned Gilbert to minor-league spring training Sunday, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.
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