Overview

• Gilbert is slated to bat ninth and play right field in Friday’s series opener against the Washington Nationals
• The promotion follows Encarnacion’s right hamstring strain and placement on the 10-day injured list
• San Francisco cleared a 40-man roster spot by designating outfielder Daniel Johnson for assignment
• Gilbert was acquired at the July 31 trade deadline in the deal that sent reliever Tyler Rogers to the New York Mets
• He earned the call-up with a five-game stretch in Triple-A Sacramento, going 7-for-14 with six walks, a double, two triples and two RBIs