Gilberto Celestino

Gilberto Celestino

25-Year-Old OutfielderOF
 Free Agent  
Free Agent
2024 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Gilberto Celestino in 2024. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
$Signed a one-year, minor-league contract with the Pirates in November of 2023. Traded to the Cubs in July of 2024. Released by the Cubs in August of 2024.
Traded to North Siders
OFChicago Cubs  
July 25, 2024
The Pirates traded Celestino to the Cubs on Thursday, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
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Celestino slashed .271/.348/.356 with three home runs for Triple-A Indianapolis, and he'll likely report to Triple-A Iowa after being acquired by the Cubs. The outfielder appeared in the majors during 2021 and 2022 for Minnesota, where he had a .592 OPS in 409 plate appearances across 145 games.
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OPS PA R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG
Since 2022vs Left .579 121 10 1 11 1 .213 .292 .287
Since 2022vs Right .635 226 20 1 13 3 .251 .324 .310
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2022vs Left .579 121 10 1 11 1 .213 .292 .287
2022vs Right .635 226 20 1 13 3 .251 .324 .310
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Since 2022Home .562 150 14 1 10 1 .206 .275 .287
Since 2022Away .656 197 16 1 14 3 .263 .342 .314
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2022Home .562 150 14 1 10 1 .206 .275 .287
2022Away .656 197 16 1 14 3 .263 .342 .314
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Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Gilberto Celestino See More
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August 28, 2022
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August 22, 2022
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June 23, 2022
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June 2, 2022
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Yahoo DFS Baseball: Monday Picks
May 23, 2022
Chris Bennett tees up Monday’s 10-game slate, recommending a Twins bat stack against the Tigers.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Celestino logged a career-high 347 plate appearance as Minnesota's top defensive option in center field after Byron Buxton. Celestino at first looked like a capable understudy for the oft-injured Buxton by hitting .288 with a .696 OPS through June. He faded in the second half amid more playing time, hitting .201 with a .557 OPS. While he walks at a decent rate (9.2%), he doesn't have the elite walk or contact rates (75.2%) needed to overcome a complete lack of power. Celestino ranked in the 19th percentile in hard hit rate and 18th percent in average exit velocity, per Statcast, and had just a .065 ISO. While he's fast, his 65th percentile Sprint Speed rate per Baseball Savant isn't elite and neither is his defense (0.5 UZR/150 in CF). He'll compete for a reserve outfield role again this spring, but he'll have a hard time finding regular at-bats with his current skill set.
Celestino hit just .136/.177/.288 in his 23-game debut last season, getting called up for spot duty when the Twins were thin in the outfield. He hit .290 with a .827 OPS at Triple-A. He also showed a decent eye at the plate in the minors with a 11.6% walk rate. He's a plus defender and can play center field, so he'll be used at times as a reserve outfielder in the majors. His bat may not sustain an everyday role, but he could still carve out a major league role as a reserve outfielder.
The Astros signed Celestino from the 2015 international class, with the 17-year-old being described as one of the most polished players in his class at the time. The outfielder hasn't seen many opportunities in the states thus far, appearing in just 18 games in the Gulf Coast league in 2016, slashing just .200/.308/.291 in 65 plate appearances over that time. A left-handed thrower who bats from the right side, he is mostly touted for his ability in center field, widely described as a quality defender with impressive instincts. Scouts are less certain about his bat, although the Astros are hopeful that the outfielder will hit for contact consistently, with the possibility of developing average power as he matures physically. At this point, only more at-bats will help determine his potential at the plate, but he is worth monitoring in deeper dynasty leagues.
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Nabs MiLB deal from Bucs
OFPittsburgh Pirates  
November 20, 2023
Celestino agreed to a minor-league deal with the Pirates on Monday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
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Outrighted to Triple-A
OFMinnesota Twins  
October 6, 2023
Celestino cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday.
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Designated for assignment
OFMinnesota Twins  
October 1, 2023
Celestino was designated for assignment Sunday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
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Loses roster spot
OFMinnesota Twins  
September 13, 2023
Celestino was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
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Recalled from Triple-A
OFMinnesota Twins  
September 10, 2023
Minnesota recalled Celestino from Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday.
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