Orioles GM says he doesn't see panic - but team has plenty of concerns amid slow start
The Baltimore Orioles are 6-10 after losing to ClevelandAPRIL 16 • Associated Press
KYLE GIBSON
0-3 W-L •
2.92 WHIP •
16.78 ERA
0-3 W-L
2.92 WHIP
16.78 ERA
Reaches fourth inning in Triple-A start Gibson struck out four batters and allowed one earned run on three hits and no walks over 3.1 innings in his season debut for Triple-A Norfolk.
Impact Due to his late signing in spring training, Gibson didn't have enough time to get fully stretched out prior to Opening Day, prompting the Orioles to option him to Triple-A. Gibson remained at the Orioles' spring facility in Florida for the first two weeks of the minor-league season to continue ramping up before he was cleared to report to Norfolk for his 2025 debut. The 37-year-old righty was efficient in the outing, spotting 33 of his 47 pitches for strikes. He'll likely need to build up to around 70 to 80 pitches before becoming a rotation option for Baltimore, so expect him to make at least two or three more starts at Triple-A. With Zach Eflin (lat) landing on the injured list Wednesday and lacking a clear timeline for a return, Gibson should have a fairly clear path to a starting role once he's deemed ready to join the big club, likely in late April or early May.
APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE
Close to minor-league assignment Gibson tossed a three-inning live batting practice session Sunday and is soon expected to report to Triple-A Norfolk, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Because he remained a free agent throughout the offseason before signing a one-year, $5.25 million contract with the Orioles less than a week ahead of Opening Day, Gibson has essentially been going through his own version of spring training. He's steadily ramped up the volume of his throwing program and should be on the cusp of pitching in minor-league games. Gibson will likely need to complete 2-to-3 starts at Norfolk before he's available as an option in the big-league rotation around May 1. The Orioles could have a pressing need for Gibson, as the team's starting depth has been tested in the first month of the season with injuries to Zach Eflin (lat), Grayson Rodriguez (elbow), Trevor Rogers (kneecap), Albert Suarez (shoulder), Chayce McDermott (lat), Tyler Wells (elbow) and Kyle Bradish (elbow).
APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE
Powerful starts for last year's pennant winners as the Dodgers and Yankees stay unbeaten
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Sent to minor-league camp The Orioles optioned Gibson to minor-league camp Monday, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Impact Gibson signed a one-year, $5.25 million contract with the Orioles on Friday to bring depth to a rotation that has Grayson Rodriguez, Tyler Wells and Kyle Bradish all missing the start of the season due to elbow injuries. Despite not being with a team during most of spring training, the 37-year-old Gibson has pitched in simulated games against college hitters and has built up to 70 pitches, and the plan is for the veteran right-hander to join Baltimore's rotation "somewhere around" May 1, per Weyrich. Gibson went 8-8 across 30 regular-season starts with the Cardinals in 2024 and logged a 4.24 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 151:68 K:BB over 169.2 innings.
MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE
Aims for season debut around May 1 Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Monday that the goal is for Gibson to join the rotation "somewhere around" May 1, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Impact Gibson had already been built up to 50-to-70 pitches while throwing on his own before he signed a one-year, $5.25 million contract last week. However, the Orioles have a plan in place for the veteran right-hander to continue getting stretched out before he joins their rotation. Gibson held a 4.24 ERA and 1.35 WHIP alongside a 151:68 K:BB over 169.2 innings last season with the Cardinals.
MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE
Former Phillies Pitcher Reunites With Orioles Kyle Gibson was a Phillie for one and a half years and has now refound his home in Baltimore.
MARCH 22 • SACBEE.COM
Gibson thrilled to return to Baltimore: 'A place that was pretty special' SARASOTA, Fla. -- As Minor League contract offers came in this winter, Kyle Gibson turned them away. The 37-year-old knew he could still pit...
MARCH 22 • MLB.COM
Former Cardinals Hurler Reunites with Orioles on One-Year Deal 37-year old Kyle Gibson is returning to the Baltimore Orioles on a one-year deal.
MARCH 22 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Former Cardinals Hurler Reunites with Orioles on One-Year Deal 37-year old Kyle Gibson is returning to the Baltimore Orioles on a one-year deal.
MARCH 22 • SACBEE.COM
Back in Baltimore Gibson signed a one-year, $5.25 million contract with the Orioles on Friday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Impact With Grayson Rodriguez, Tyler Wells and Kyle Bradish all set to miss the start of the season due to elbow injuries, the Orioles will bring in Gibson to give their rotation a bit of extra depth heading into Opening Day. The 37-year-old righty left Baltimore to play in St. Louis last season, where he turned in a 4.24 ERA and 1.35 WHIP alongside a 151:68 K:BB over 169.2 innings. He's been pitching in simulated games against college hitters to stay in shape during the offseason, though his 2025 debut will be delayed while the Orioles put him through a normal spring ramp-up process, per Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com.
MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE
Up to 60 pitches in simulated games Gibson has reached 60 pitches in simulated games against college hitters and still plans to pitch this season, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.
Impact There's been little free-agent buzz with Gibson since the Cardinals elected to decline his $12 million club option for 2025 back in October. He's 37 but has made 30-plus starts each of the last three seasons while producing a 4.68 ERA and 1.33 WHIP. Gibson appears to be doing what he can to keep his arm ready and should eventually catch on with a club needing a veteran innings-eater.
MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE
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NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Club option declined The Cardinals will decline Gibson's $12 million club option for 2025, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact He will be paid a $1 million buyout instead and allowed to test free agency. Gibson, 37, had a solid 2024 campaign in his lone year in St. Louis, collecting a 4.24 ERA and a 151:68 K:BB over 169.2 innings covering 30 starts, but with the Cardinals looking to trim payroll they've elected to move on from the veteran right-hander.
OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Lasts four innings at Coors Field Gibson didn't factor into the decision Thursday against Colorado, allowing five runs (four earned) on four hits and three walks across four innings. He struck out four.
Impact Gibson failed to pitch into the fifth inning for the first time in 13 starts. Three of his four hits allowed went for extra bases, including a two-run home run by Charlie Blackmon. Gibson has allowed nine home runs in his last eight starts, posting a 4.98 ERA during that stretch. With three games left on the schedule for St. Louis, Thursday's outing was likely the last we'll see of Gibson in 2024. He finishes the season with an 8-8 record, a 4.24 ERA and a 151:68 K:BB.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Cardinals bring win streak into game against the Rockies
The St. Louis Cardinals will attempt to extend a four-game win streak with a victory over the Colorado RockiesSEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • Associated Press
Takes loss in quality start Gibson (8-8) took the loss Friday as the Cardinals fell 5-1 to the Guardians, giving up four runs (three earned) on six hits and three walks over six innings. He struck out two.
Impact A Thomas Saggese throwing error allowed Gibson to barely qualify for his 13th quality start of the season, but he once again didn't get much run support. The right-hander has only one win since the All-Star break, going 1-5 over his last 11 outings despite a respectable 4.08 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 50:24 K:BB through 64 innings. Gibson will try to close out his season on a high note next weekend on the road in San Francisco.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
José Ramírez homers and drives in a pair, Ben Lively goes 5 innings, and Guardians top Cardinals 5-1
José Ramírez had three hits including his 36th home run, drove in two and stole his 40th base as the Cleveland Guardians beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 to move closer to the AL C...SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • Associated Press
Cardinals play the Guardians after Donovan's 4-hit game
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Fades late in loss Gibson (8-7) took the loss Saturday, giving up five runs (one earned) on four hits and three walks over 5.1 innings as the Cardinals were downed 7-2 by the Blue Jays. He struck out...
Impact The right-hander was locked in a 1-1 pitchers' duel with Jose Berrios through five innings, Gibson walked two batters to load the bases with one out in the sixth before an error charged to Masyn Winn helped open the floodgates. While Saturday's unearned runs cushioned the blow to his ERA, Gibson has been tagged with at least five runs in three of his last six starts. He'll look to bounce back in his next outing, which lines up to come at home next weekend against the Guardians.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Fades late in loss Gibson (8-7) took the loss Saturday, giving up five runs (one earned) on four hits and three walks over 5.1 innings as the Cardinals were downed 7-2 by the Blue Jays. He struck out...
Impact The right-hander was locked in a 1-1 pitchers' duel with Jose Berrios through five innings. Gibson walked two batters to load the bases with one out in the sixth before an error charged to Masyn Winn helped open the floodgates. While Saturday's unearned runs cushioned the blow to his ERA, Gibson has been tagged with at least five runs in three of his last six starts. He'll look to bounce back in his next outing, which lines up to come at home next weekend against the Guardians.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Blue Jays hope to solve Cardinals' Kyle Gibson St.Louis Cardinals right-hander Kyle Gibson will aim to carry last season’s success against the host Toronto Blue Jays into the middle encou...
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Blue Jays play the Cardinals leading series 1-0
The Toronto Blue Jays play the St. Louis Cardinals, leading the series 1-0SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • Associated Press
Excellent in no-decision Gibson allowed three hits and three walks while striking out nine over 6.2 shutout innings in a no-decision versus the Mariners on Saturday.
Impact Gibson dueled with Logan Gilbert, but the St. Louis starter ultimately didn't stay in the game long enough to get the win. He threw 112 pitches (63 strikes) in his first scoreless outing since June 14. It's an encouraging effort for Gibson, who struggled to a 5.77 ERA over 34.1 innings in August. The veteran starter has a 4.20 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 143:59 K:BB through 154.1 innings over 27 starts this season. His next outing is projected to be a road start at Toronto. Gibson should get a little extra rest down the stretch with the Cardinals expected to go to a six-man rotation starting next week when Lance Lynn (knee) comes off the injured list.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
