The Twins optioned Gibaut to their minor-league camp Sunday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

The hard-throwing righty was hit hard in his lone appearance in Grapefruit League play -- he allowed two runs (one earned) on three hits and a walk over one inning March 2 against the Braves. The poor showing was enough to end his long-shot bid for a spot in the Twins' Opening Day bullpen.