KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Former Tennessee baseball star Drew Gilbert was traded from the Houston Astros to the New York Mets on Tuesday, according to multiple reports.
Gilbert was sent to the Mets as a piece in a deal to acquire reigning Cy Young and All-Star pitcher Justin Verlander.
The Vol for Life was drafted by the Astros in the first round of the 2022 MLB Draft. He had been playing in their farm system in the minor leagues since he was drafted. He was selected to play in the MLB Futures All-Star game this season.
Gilbert's stats this season are a batting average of .274 with 12 HRs, 38 RBIs and 10 stolen bases.
