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Drew Gilbert’s Power Surge Puts Him on Mets’ Radar

Gilbert’s recent torrid performance has thrust him into serious consideration as the Mets shore up their outfield for the season’s final weeks.

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Overview

  • He smacked two home runs and drove in four runs in an 8-2 victory over the Omaha Storm Chasers, marking his third multi-homer outing this month for Syracuse.
  • Gilbert has hit nine home runs in his past 23 games and posted a 1.126 OPS during July at Triple-A Syracuse.
  • Overall this season, the 24-year-old owns a .823 OPS with 14 long balls in 314 at-bats, underscoring his sustained offensive consistency.
  • Team officials have praised his plus defense in center field, highlighting a gap-racing catch that showcased his athletic range.
  • To create roster flexibility, the Mets optioned reliever Alex Carrillo to Triple-A and added left-hander José Castillo to the major league roster.