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Giants Select Drew Gilbert, Designate Daniel Johnson For Assignment

By Darragh McDonald | August 8, 2025 at 6:00pm CDT

The Giants announced that outfielder Jerar Encarnación has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to August 7th, with a right hamstring strain. To fill his spot on the active roster, they have selected outfielder Drew Gilbert. To open a 40-man spot for Gilbert, outfielder Daniel Johnson has been designated for assignment.

Gilbert, 24, has been in the system less than two weeks. He was one of three players the Giants acquired when trading Tyler Rogers to the Mets ahead of the deadline. That was actually the second trade of Gilbert’s career. Originally drafted by the Astros, he was sent to the Mets in the 2023 deadline deal which sent Justin Verlander back to Houston.

Though he was once seen as a top 100 prospect, his stock isn’t quite that high anymore. Baseball America ranked him as the #77 prospect in all of baseball ahead of the 2023 season. Gilbert had just been drafted 28th overall in the summer of 2022. He then made his professional debut by playing ten games in the lower levels of Houston’s system, slashing .313/.405/.531 in a tiny sample of 39 plate appearances.

As he has climbed the minor league ladder, he has continued to perform, though it’s possible he may be a decent all-around player without a standout tool. This year, he has 408 minor league plate appearances. His 12.3% walk rate and 16.2% strikeout rate are both better than average. He has hit 14 home runs and stolen six bases. His combined .262/.369/.466 batting line leads to a 119 wRC+. He has played all three outfield positions.

BA listed him as the #14 prospect in the Mets’ system prior to last month’s trade. They note that he is basically decent at everything. He makes contact and hits a few home runs. He’s an above-average runner. While he can hold his own in center, he might be destined for right field.

For the Giants, he’s a sensible flier to take. Rogers is 34 years old and was about to hit free agency. Once the club slid in the standings, they made it their priority to focus on the future. They also traded Mike Yastrzemski, opening some outfield playing time. Encarnación’s injury opens up some more, at least for the short term.

Going into next year, the Giants have two outfield spots spoken for by Jung Hoo Lee and Heliot Ramos. They can use the remainder of their season to get a look at Gilbert and see if he can earn a spot. Guys like Grant McCray, Luis Matos, Marco Luciano and Wade Meckler could also be in the mix, though the latter three are all on pace to be out of options next year. That could make it harder for them to hold a 40-man spot through the winter.

Johnson, 30, signed a minor league deal with the Giants in May. He was selected to the 40-man roster in June. He has since slashed .172/.226/.345 in 31 plate appearances. That gives him a career .193/.238/.336 line in 126 trips to the plate, dating back to his 2020 debut.

Now that he’s been bumped into DFA limbo and the trade deadline has passed, he’ll have to be placed on waivers. He has generally hit well in the minors. Dating back to the start of 2023, he has a combined .267/.333/.469 line and 107 wRC+ on the farm. He is still optionable for the rest of this season but will be out of options next year.

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  1. sad tormented neglected mariners fan

    2 months ago

    Giants could be sneaky good in 2026 especially if the padres regress

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    • simonkiller

      2 months ago

      Lee
      Adames
      Devers
      Chapman
      Eldridge

      I guess. Need to have a good offseason.

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      • TigersLoveCinnamon

        2 months ago

        Why are you just randomly listing position players, then sprinkling in a teenager who might not even debut until the end of next year?

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        • MLB Top 100 Commenter

          2 months ago

          Higher ceiling, lower floor

          Also Ramos should be on that list

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        • rhandome

          2 months ago

          Eldridge is almost 21 and could easily make the Opening Day roster.

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        • KirkRueter

          2 months ago

          He’s 20 and debuting this year. Hopefully before September 1st so he can be on the playoff roster. 11 HRs and 40 RBIs in 34 games. Absolutely nothing to prove in AAA.

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        • sad tormented neglected mariners fan

          2 months ago

          Playoff roster??? It’s a fact that the wild cards are going to be cubs/brewers, Phillies/mets, and then padres

          They were sellers at the deadline and would also have to leapfrog the reds too

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        • rhandome

          2 months ago

          A Mariners fan lecturing a Giants fan about having hope… what is this world coming to

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        • Jean Matrac

          2 months ago

          Playoffs? Don’t talk about…playoffs? You kidding me? Playoffs?

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        • sad tormented neglected mariners fan

          2 months ago

          If we were talking about the reds then that’s ok, but picking the giants to get in would be like saying the angels are going to win the division

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        • rhandome

          2 months ago

          Reds -4 games out of the WC
          Giants – 5 games out

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        • TigersLoveCinnamon

          2 months ago

          He was born October 2004

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        • TigersLoveCinnamon

          2 months ago

          October 2004, He’s still 19 dude

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        • Blue Baron

          2 months ago

          TigersLoveCinnamon: October 2004 makes someone almost 21, Einstein.

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        • Fly over fan

          2 months ago

          I read that in “Jim Mora”

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        • bg816

          2 months ago

          Yikes. Not sure what tigers like, but it’s a fact that you do not like math.

          2
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        • SF6sparky

          2 months ago

          A fact? That word might not mean what you think

          Reply
        • SF6sparky

          2 months ago

          The obsession is so sad. Even when talking about baseball. Does tds also make you dream about him?

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        • Blue Baron

          2 months ago

          Windowpane: You must be a troll where you exist in a reality where it’s appropriate to make inane and irrelevant political comments.

          1
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        • Pete'sView

          2 months ago

          Except his defense. And as a Giants fan I have to ask “What playoff roster?”

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        • Pete'sView

          2 months ago

          Those are NOT “facts,” but the Giants as a playoff team is highly optimistic (and unrealistic).

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        • Pete'sView

          2 months ago

          Let’s not—even in our most depressed moments—conflate the Giants with the Angels.

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        • Windowpane

          2 months ago

          So happy I got under your thin skin! Made my day! Thanks a million! Keep the rebuts coming!!!

          Reply
        • Blue Baron

          2 months ago

          Whatever you say jefe.

          Now if I throw a stick you’d leave, right? Go fetch!

          Reply
    • Pickle_Britches

      2 months ago

      Padres will trade whoever the got come next year like they always do

      Reply
  2. Cohen's _Wallet

    2 months ago

    Good luck Drew!!! Go have yourself a hell of a career. Some of us over at Citi Field are rooting for you.

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  3. User 999634554

    2 months ago

    So now Gilbert is a teammate of the guy for whom he was originally traded two years ago, but neither but neither player is with a tesm involved in that trade now. That’s a fun coincidence.

    It’s too bad that they parted with Johnson, but this does help clear up the crowded outfield in Sacramento.

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  4. chandlerbing

    2 months ago

    horrible trade by mets
    35 yr old 7th inning RP
    for tidwell, gilbert, and butto
    mets have made some great moves last couple of yrs. but time to time they make questionable bordering on ridiculous trades/signings

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    • Robrock30

      2 months ago

      Butto is a decent MLB Pitcher, Tidwell has potential upside, and Gilbert has been raking for the past few months. Alot of control surrendered for a rental middle RP. Lol Mets

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      • rct

        2 months ago

        Two foolish haters who spend all of their time posting hate about the Mets.

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      • chandlerbing

        2 months ago

        gilbert has hit .500 in aaa
        butto has 0 era so far for giants in the majors
        and tidwell had 9ks in 5 ip in his 1st start in aaa
        this is gonna be the next pete crow trade for mets

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        • rct

          2 months ago

          “gilbert has hit .500 in aaa”

          It’s five games and it’s the PCL. Calm down, hater.

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        • Pickle_Britches

          2 months ago

          Pete Crow will be the next Baez. High strikeouts low walks.

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      • Roll

        2 months ago

        personally im not a fan of the trade. I really think Butto has some upside if they had put him back in the rotation where he did well. Im not saying ace level but probably mid to back end of the rotation which probably stopped the montas signing. I dont know why but i just see him being misused and end up being another Lugo and will bite us later.

        Tidwell and Gilbert do have upside but Gilbert just really had no place with soto and nimmo signed long term with mcneil playing super sub for the corners. Then probably williams or acuna moving to center if they do well. Also Gilbert from the sound of it wasnt that great in center (please correct me if im wrong). Tidwell is one of those i feel is going to be either AAAA or boom i dont think he will fall in between and probably more the AAAA taxi squad kind of guy.

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        • Pickle_Britches

          2 months ago

          Mets are trying to win now. Not roll the dice on some prospects for next year

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    • dugmet

      2 months ago

      Gilbert is a 2 WAR player at best. Tidwell isnt much at all. Rogers is a significant upgrade over Butto.

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      • Jean Matrac

        2 months ago

        Rogers is an upgrade over Butto, but he’s also a rental. No one knows whether Gilbert and/or Tidwell will progress.

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    • Scooey

      2 months ago

      Mets would better to pitch him in the eighth. Weird slow stuff sets up Diaz hot hot heat.

      Good infield defense helps with a pitcher like Rogers, who induces a lot of squibby, crummy contact. Vientos might let Mets down here, and Alonso. From what little I’ve seen, Alonso’s glove is fine, but his arm is an accident waiting to happen.

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    • Pete'sView

      2 months ago

      You will be singing a different tune by the end of the season Tyler Rogers is unique and very productive at what he does. And has the career records to prove it.

      Reply
  5. los_leebos

    2 months ago

    Don’t worry, Daniel. True love will find you in the end.

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    • Soto should bat first.

      2 months ago

      Daniel, you’re a star.

      Reply
  6. Pickle_Britches

    2 months ago

    Looks like a Nimmo type

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  7. davemlaw

    2 months ago

    Was hoping the Giants would give Johnson a long look for the rest of season.
    He did well in Sacramento but never got any traction with the big team. Best of luck to him!

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  8. User 999634554

    2 months ago

    făkt/

    noun
    Knowledge or information based on real occurrences.
    “an account based on fact; a blur of fact and fancy.”
    Something demonstrated to exist or known to have existed.
    “Genetic engineering is now a fact. That Chaucer was a real person is an undisputed fact.”
    A real occurrence; an event.
    “had to prove the facts of the case.”
    The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition • More at Wordnik

    Something that hasn’t happened yet isn’t a fact. You may be very sure the Giants won’t make the playoffs, and they probably won’t, but that’s only an opinion based on other currently available facts. A fact would be that the Giants have had a losing record since the All-Star break.

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  9. mz90gu

    2 months ago

    I would honestly try to trade lee for prospects then sign a free agent outfielder.Bellinger makes a lot of sense.

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    • Jean Matrac

      2 months ago

      Well I’m honestly glad that you’re not the one to make that decision. For one thing, Bellinger is not a guaranteed FA. He may, or may not, opt out of $27.5M for 2026. He might, but that ought to tell you then what he expects to get in his next deal. Bellinger has better numbers, but Lee has a better production to cost ratio value.

      Lee is 3 years younger, in his first real season, still learning the pitchers and parks. Bellinger will be asking for more years than I would want to give him, given the inconsistency he’s shown over his career.

      If they’re throwing money at a FA, I’d rather they go after Tucker.

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      • Miken31

        2 months ago

        Jean Matrac:

        One thing I will all say is that Cody Bellinger will almost certainly be opting out of that contract.

        Reply
  10. Fly over fan

    2 months ago

    🎶 “Oh, and I can see Daniel waving’ goodbye
    God it looks like Daniel
    Must be the clouds in my eyes”

    Reply
  11. Backup Catcher to the Backup Catcher

    2 months ago

    SF fans are gonna love Gilbert. Saw him play in Binghampton two years ago. The guy plays baseball like his pants are on fire. Hope they give him a legitimate shot to claim the RF job.

    Might be the type of player whose obvious enthusiasm for the game rubs off on the rest of the team. Still alive for a playoff spot but gotta do a better job with the bats.

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  12. sfes

    2 months ago

    I can see Gilbert becoming the next PCA because… the Mets. Pain.

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    • Pickle_Britches

      2 months ago

      Nah Gilbert won’t come close.

      Reply

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