Kyle Gibson DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said on Monday that right-hander Kyle Gibson will spend April ramping up with the goal of joining the starting rotation "somewhere around" May 1. Gibson had already built up to 50 to 70 pitches before signing with Baltimore during spring training, but the O's have a specific plan for him. The team officially optioned the 37-year-old veteran to minor-league camp on Monday. Gibson is going to be stretched out as a starter with Grayson Rodriguez, Tyler Wells, and Kyle Bradish all opening the year on the injured list due to elbow injuries, but it remains to be seen if there will be a rotation spot for Gibson by the time the Orioles believe he's ready to join their active roster. After signing a one-year, $5.25 million deal, Gibson, who has made 30 starts in three straight seasons, should have a good shot at making starts for Baltimore. He could be worth a bench stash in AL-only leagues.

The Baltimore Orioles agreed to terms on a one-year major-league deal with free-agent right-hander Kyle Gibson on Friday and placed right-hander Kyle Bradish (elbow) on the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move to make room for Gibson on the 40-man roster. Gibson's deal is for $5.25 million and will give Baltimore some more starting depth entering the 2025 season with Grayson Rodriguez, Tyler Wells and Bradish all opening the year on the injured list with elbow issues. The 37-year-old veteran could get some decent run in the team's rotation eventually, which could make him worth pursuing in AL-only formats. Gibson spent the 2023 season in Baltimore before going 8-8 with a 4.24 ERA and 1.35 WHIP with 151 K's and 68 walks in 30 starts for the Cardinals in 2024. There's not much upside, but Gibson could have some streaming appeal in DFS back in Baltimore.

Free agent right-handed pitcher Kyle Gibson has been drawing interest from several clubs. According to Ken Rosenthal and Patrick Mooney, interest for Gibson has begun to increase due to the recent string of pitcher injuries. The Yankees lost two of their starters (Gerrit Cole (elbow) and Luis Gil (lat)), the Mariners could be without George Kirby (shoulder) and Baltimore's Grayson Rodriguez (elbow) will open the season on the injured list. Gibson has continued to throw regularly and would not need much time to build up. Last season, Gibson spent his entire season with the St. Louis Cardinals. Across 169 2/3 innings, the 37-year-old had a 4.24 ERA with a 1.35 WHIP. He tallied 151 punchouts and held a high 9.4 percent walk rate. If Gibson were to find a suitor, he will only carry value in deeper formats given his low strikeout upside.