A highly regarded prospect will join the Giants as the team seeks to replace the injured Jerar Encarnacion .

Rookie Drew Gilbert, which was part of the Tyler Rogers trade, was called up Friday to the major league team from Triple-A Sacramento. Encarnacion was placed on the 10-day injured list, while outfielder Daniel Johnson was designated for assignment so that Gilbert could be added to the 40-man roster.

Listed at 5-foot-9 – but self-professed to stand a half-inch shorter – the Tennessee product brings SEC speed to the outfield.

The 24-year-old is ranked by MLB.com as the No. 13 prospect in the Giants farm system.

“I feel like I can play all three positions in the outfield, wherever they want me to play,” said Gilbert, who debuted in right field, batting ninth. “Obviously,

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