Apr 18, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kyle Gibson (44) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Kyle Gibson and trade scenarios aren’t two entities that Texas Rangers fans would expect to mesh well.
After all, Gibson’s career ERA in Texas currently stands at 5.13 after struggling mightily in 2020. But who really counts 2020 as a legitimate indicator of talent, anyway?
Nobody, because the 33-year-old righty is off to a flying start in 2021.