Marc Topkin confirmed that one of the Tampa Bay Rays pitching prospects who will be fighting for a spot on the big league roster come opening day, will be sidelined for a handful of weeks. Ian Gibaut will miss several weeks after suffering a mild lat strain.
#Rays RHP Gibaut expects to be shut down at least a few weeks after exam by specialist confirmed mild lat strain, feels it is good news given it could have been worse
Matt Duffy will also be out for a couple days after tweaking his left hamstring.