Report: Astros' First-Round Pick Gilbert Sustained a Forearm Contusion

The Houston Astros announced Sunday Drew Gilbert left with a right-forearm contusion in Saturday's Single-A game.

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Astros first-round pick Drew Gilbert suffered a right forearm contusion when he collided with the wall yesterday at Class A Fayetteville.

— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) August 14, 2022

The Houston Astros announced to reporters Sunday Drew Gilbert suffered a right-forearm contusion. The first-round pick was carted off in a Single-A game Saturday after colliding with the center-field wall.

The Fayetteville Woodpeckers have not placed Gilbert on the minor league injured list. In lieu of Gilbert, the Woodpeckers are starting second-round pick Jacob Melton in center field Sunday. 

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