Houston Astros' First-Round Pick Gilbert Carted Off With Apparent Injury

Drew Gilbert was carted off the field after colliding with the center field wall Saturday in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

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The Houston Astros' 2022 first-round pick, Drew Gilbert, collided with the center field wall at full speed Saturday trying to make a play. Gilbert fell to the ground immediately upon impact, clutching his right arm. 

He was carted off with what looked like a brace over his right arm, per Astros Future. The injury is on Gilbert's non-throwing side. The Astros announced Gilbert sustained a right-forearm injury and underwent further tests Saturday.

The lefty entered Saturday 5-for-19 for the Fayetteville Woodpeckers with a home run, two RBI, four runs and two stolen bases. Gilbert went 0-for-2 with a walk before exiting Saturday's contest.

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