Gilbert yielded four runs on seven hits and two walks over 4.1 innings in Monday's 7-6 loss to the Royals. He struck out five and didn't factor into the decision.
Most of the damage against Gilbert came in the first inning when he was tagged with a three-run shot by Salvador Perez. Since the start of July, Gilbert has posted a 3.08 ERA with a 50:7 K:BB across 49.2 frames. Through 24 starts this year, he's sporting a 3.80 ERA with a 143:26 K:BB. Gilbert's next outing is lined up to be in Houston this weekend.