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Kyle Gibson | Starting Pitcher

Team: Minnesota Twins
Age / DOB:  (25) / 10/23/1987
Ht / Wt:  6'6' / 210
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Twins general manager Terry Ryan said Kyle Gibson is not an option to replace Pedro Hernandez in the rotation.
Gibson tossed a shutout Wednesday at Triple-A Rochester and now boasts a 3.32 ERA and 35/11 K/BB ratio over 40 2/3 innings. Even though it appears he won't be called up soon, the righty is a good bet to spend significant time with the big club this season. May 9 - 6:51 PM
Source: Rhett Bollinger on Twitter

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Kyle Gibson - S - Twins

Baseball America's Jim Shonerd says Kyle Gibson could be an option for the Twins if he continues to string together a few more dominant starts at Triple-A Rochester.

The Twins are usually on the conservative end of promotions, but Gibson would provide an immediate upgrade to a starting rotation that currently lacks any viable starters. In six Triple-A starts, Gibson has a 4.26 ERA with a 7.7 SO/9 and 1.29 WHIP. After missing most of 2012 due to Tommy John surgery, Gibson is expected to be on a 130-140 innings limit this season.
Source: Baseball America
May 4 - 8:39 AM
Kyle Gibson - S - Twins

Twins optioned RHP Kyle Gibson to Triple-A Rochester.

Gibson posted an ugly 9.00 ERA in eight Grapefruit League innings this spring, but he would have opened the season in the minors even if his numbers were really good. The 25-year-old right-hander should make his major league debut at some point during the first half of 2013.
Mar 14 - 9:57 AM
Kyle Gibson - S - Twins

Kyle Gibson was pounded for six runs and eight hits in 2 1/3 innings by the Phillies on Thursday.

Gibson has showed good velocity this spring, but he might be in need of some Triple-A time after missing most of 2012 following Tommy John surgery. Besides, the Twins would be smart to push back his free agency clock a year by giving him at least a month in the minors.
Mar 7 - 4:31 PM
Kyle Gibson - S - Twins

Kyle Gibson pitched two scoreless innings and struck out two Sunday against the Rays.

Gibson reportedly topped out at 96 mph with his fastball today. The 25-year-old will be on an innings limit this year after undergoing Tommy John surgery and missing most of 2012. It makes one wonder exactly why the Twins have him pitching in games in February; he's probably not going to be available come September.
Feb 24 - 5:25 PM
Kyle Gibson - S - Twins

Patrick Reusse of 1500 ESPN expects Kyle Gibson to win a spot in the Twins' Opening Day rotation.

Gibson is expected to be limited to 140 innings following Tommy John surgery, but could open the season in the starting rotation if he can prove he's fully healthy in spring training. The Twins have also discussed a plan to use him as a reliever to start the year, similar to how the Braves used Kris Medlen last season. After missing the majority of 2012, Gibson has re-established himself as the Twins' top pitching prospect and projects as a long-term No. 2 starter. His average fastball velocity was reportedly at 92-93 mph in the Arizona Fall League.
Source: 1500 ESPN Twin Cities
Jan 27 - 6:30 PM
Kyle Gibson - S - Twins

The Twins have discussed a plan to use Kyle Gibson as a reliever this season before moving him to the starting rotation.

It was reported earlier this offseason that the Twins plan to limit Gibson to between 130-140 innings as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery, so the move would allow the 25-year-old right-hander to get to the big leagues as soon as possible. Twins GM Terry Ryan indicated that they may use Gibson similar to how the Braves used Kris Medlen last season, where he began the year in the bullpen, and then transitioned to the rotation after the all-star break.
Source: 1500 ESPN Twin Cities
Jan 25 - 11:06 PM
Kyle Gibson - S - Twins

The Twins are considering Kyle Gibson for their Opening Day rotation.

Gibson is almost fully recovered from Tommy John surgery and finished with 75 innings between the regular season and Arizona Fall League. With only Scott Diamond returning to their rotation next year, there's little upside for the Twins to stash him if he shows he's still healthy in spring training. Earlier this offseason, GM Terry Ryan said he expects Gibson to be limited to 140 innings in 2013.
Source: ESPN 1500 Twin Cities
Sun, Nov 25, 2012 04:58:00 PM
Kyle Gibson - S - Twins

Twins purchased the contract of RHP Kyle Gibson from Triple-A Rochester.

Gibson is almost fully recovered from Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery but will probably be on an innings limit in 2013. He's the Twins' top pitching prospect.
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 05:27:00 PM
Kyle Gibson - S - Twins

The Twins are expected to monitor Kyle Gibson's innings next season.

Gibson, who underwent Tommy John surgery in November, made his Arizona Fall debut Thursday. If the Twins decide to put him on an innings-limit, it could factor into his timeline for being called up to the majors. "I think we'll probably ease it in as we go into April and May, then hopefully have him available for how we want to use him in June, July and August," GM Terry Ryan said. "We've got to monitor him closely."
Source: 1500 ESPN Twin Cities
Sun, Oct 14, 2012 05:37:00 PM
Kyle Gibson - S - Twins

Twins pitching prospect Kyle Gibson tossed five scoreless innings while striking out eight in his Arizona Fall League debut Thursday.

He allowed four hits and didn't walk anyone. The team's top pitching prospect, Gibson posted a 4.13 ERA but 33/6 K/BB ratio over 28 1/3 innings this year after returning from Tommy John surgery. He could crack the Twins' rotation at some point next season.
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Thu, Oct 11, 2012 06:18:00 PM
Kyle Gibson - S - Twins

Twins prospect right-hander Kyle Gibson (elbow) allowed one run over three innings Tuesday in his first start with High-A Fort Myers.

Gibson, who is working his way back from Tommy John surgery, allowed three hits while striking out one and walking one. Nice to see after he posted a 2.45 ERA and 16/4 K/BB ratio over 14 2/3 innings for the team's rookie-level Gulf Coast League club. The 23-year-old right-hander was the organization's top pitching prospect prior to the injury and appears to be back on track.
Source: Phil Mackey on Twitter
Wed, Aug 15, 2012 08:51:00 AM
Kyle Gibson - S - Twins

Twins pitching prospect Kyle Gibson (elbow) will move up to High-A Fort Myers Sunday to continue his rehab from Tommy John surgery.

It's been so far, so good for the team's best pitching prospect, as Gibson posted a 2.45 ERA and 16/4 K/BB ratio over 14 2/3 innings for the team's rookie-level Gulf Coast League club. Twins minor league director Jim Rantz even said that Gibson is "throwing a little harder than he did before he was hurt." Gibson won't make it up to the big club this season but could position himself for a rotation spot early in 2013 if he finishes strong.
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Fri, Aug 10, 2012 09:22:00 AM
Kyle Gibson - S - Twins

Kyle Gibson (elbow) needed just six pitches to complete a scoreless inning in a Gulf Coast League game Saturday.

Gibson then threw about 15 more pitches in the bullpen. Making his way back from Tommy John surgery, the Twins' top pitching prospect is progressing on schedule, and they're hoping he'll be able to pitch in minor league games sometime in August.
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Sun, Jul 22, 2012 09:20:00 AM
Kyle Gibson - S - Twins

Twins prospect Kyle Gibson felt good after throwing his first bullpen session Monday since undergoing Tommy John surgery last September.

Gibson tweeted: "Good 15 pitches from the mound (Monday) and it felt good! 20 pitches fri, then 30 pitches (from the rubber) on Monday! ... Getting closer." The Twins are hoping that Gibson will be able to return to game action by August, though he almost certainly won't be an option for the big league club in 2012.
Source: 1500ESPN.com
Wed, Jun 6, 2012 10:29:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Joe Mauer
1B1Justin Morneau
2B1Brian Dozier
2Jamey Carroll
SS1Pedro Florimon Jr.
2Eduardo Escobar
3B1Trevor Plouffe
LF1Josh Willingham
2Wilkin Ramirez
CF1Aaron Hicks
2Darin Mastroianni
RF1Oswaldo Arcia
2Chris Parmelee
DH1Ryan Doumit
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Scott Diamond
2Vance Worley
3Kevin Correia
4Mike Pelfrey
5Pedro Hernandez
6Cole De Vries
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Glen Perkins
2Jared Burton
3Josh Roenicke
4Casey Fien
5Brian Duensing
6Anthony Swarzak
7Ryan Pressly
8Tim Wood