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Former Vol Gilbert to Miss 2022 Minor League Season

Former Tennessee Baseball Vol Gilbert to Miss 2022 Minor League Season
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Former Vol Gilbert to Miss 2022 Minor League Season
Former Vol Gilbert to Miss 2022 Minor League Season

Former BaseVol Drew Gilbert is reportedly set to miss the 2022 minor league season with an injury to his right (non-throwing arm) elbow. 

Gilbert injured his elbow last Saturday trying to field a fly ball when he crashed into the outfield wall while playing for Fayetteville. Further evaluation showed Gilbert had sustained a dislocated right elbow that had gone back into place before examination. This will cause Gilbert to have to undergo rehab and miss the rest of the minor league season. The Astros do expect the VFL to be back to one hundred percent by the start of Spring Training. 

The full statement released by the Astros Future program is below. 

The news is highly unfortunate for the Minnesota native who had gotten off to an incredible start in rookie league, which led to him ultimately being promoted to Single A. 

Gilbert played a total of six games for Single A Fayetteville before his injury. He had played four games in the rookie league prior to his time in Fayetteville, in which Gilbert hit a staggering .455 for the Astros Orange. 

Gilbert had gone 5-21 at the plate with one home run and two RBI before his injury with Fayetteville. 

Photo Credit: Jamar Coach of the Knoxville News Sentinel

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JACK FOSTER

Jack is a sophomore at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville majoring in Journalism/Electronic Media. Jack grew up in Paris, Tennessee, but now spends the majority of his time in Knoxville doubling as a student and sports journalist for Volunteer Country. Jack has been a sports junkie since he was a young kid and always watched NFL football with his dad on Sundays. Jack still follows the NFL religiously, as he is an avid fantasy football player. Jack started with Volunteer Country in May of 2021 and has since helped provide full coverage of football, baseball and men's and women's basketball. Jack also works as a recurring member of WUTK's Rock Solid Sports show on Wednesdays and Fridays, and he also serves as head sports producer of The Volunteer Channel's Vol News, a student-run show at the University. When Jack is not watching or covering sports, find him on the golf course or back home spending time with his parents, younger sister and friends. Follow Jack on Twitter and Instagram by clicking "Twitter" and "Instagram" to see all of his work with Volunteer Country as well as student media.

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