What can SF Giants expect from newly promoted prospect Drew Gilbert?

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

Rookie Drew Gilbert, 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, there’s going to be s