Gibson, who opted out of a minor-league deal with the Tampa Bay Rays on June 20, announced his retirement on the “Serving It Up” podcast on Thursday. In his 13-season career, Gibson posted 14.6 bWAR and a 4.60 ERA with a 112-111 win-loss record.
Kyle Gibson has announced his retirement after 13 seasons spent with the Twins, Rangers, Phillies, Orioles and Cardinals. He was an All-Star in 2021. pic.twitter.com/pdd8JBmLSU
— MLB (@MLB) July 18, 2025
The Twins selected Gibson out of the University of Missouri with their first pick in the 2009 MLB Draft.