Gilberto Celestino

Gilberto Celestino

24-Year-Old OutfielderOF
Minnesota Twins
2023 Fantasy Outlook
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. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a one-year contract with the Twins in March of 2023.
Loses roster spot
OFMinnesota Twins  AAA
September 13, 2023
Celestino was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
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Celestino was only up for a few days while Jorge Polanco was on bereavement and didn't appear in any games. Polanco is back to reclaim his roster spot.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2021
 
 
+18%
OPS vs RHP
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+10%
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+53%
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OPS PA R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG
Since 2021vs Left .533 158 13 2 13 1 .188 .255 .278
Since 2021vs Right .630 251 24 2 14 3 .243 .316 .314
2023vs Left 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023vs Right 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022vs Left .579 121 10 1 11 1 .213 .292 .287
2022vs Right .635 226 20 1 13 3 .251 .324 .310
2021vs Left .385 37 3 1 2 0 .111 .135 .250
2021vs Right .588 25 4 1 1 0 .174 .240 .348
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+28%
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+17%
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+119%
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OPS PA R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG
Since 2021Home .514 183 16 1 11 1 .189 .247 .266
Since 2021Away .657 226 21 3 16 3 .249 .329 .328
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2022Home .562 150 14 1 10 1 .206 .275 .287
2022Away .656 197 16 1 14 3 .263 .342 .314
2021Home .303 33 2 0 1 0 .121 .121 .182
2021Away .664 29 5 2 2 0 .154 .241 .423
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2022
2017
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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Recalled from Triple-A
OFMinnesota Twins  AAA
September 10, 2023
Minnesota recalled Celestino from Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday.
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Optioned after coming off IL
OFMinnesota Twins  AAA
June 18, 2023
Minnesota reinstated Celestino (thumb) from the 60-day injured list Sunday and optioned him to Triple-A St. Paul.
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Moves rehab to Triple-A
OFMinnesota Twins  AAA
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June 11, 2023
Celestino (thumb) started in center field and went 0-for-2 with three walks and two runs in a rehab game Sunday with Triple-A St. Paul.
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Begins rehab assignment
OFMinnesota Twins  AAA
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May 31, 2023
Celestino (thumb) began a rehab assignment with Single-A Fort Myers on Tuesday and went 1-for-2 with a run scored in his first game with the affiliate.
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Moved to 60-day IL
OFMinnesota Twins  AAA
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April 13, 2023
The Twins transferred Celestino (thumb) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Thursday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
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