Gibson gave up eight hits and five earned runs in 4.2 innings against Detroit on Sunday. Gibson, who recorded five strikeouts and four walks in the losing decision, has now struggled mightily in three of his last four starts. As a result, his ERA has risen from 3.93 to 4.31. Gibson faces another tough matchup on Saturday, this time on the road against Baltimore.

Gibson pitched just 5.1 innings, allowing five runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out four batters in picking up a no-decision in Tuesday's game against the Indians. All year long Gibson has battled inconsistency, occasionally twirling gems, but many times tossing in some duds. His performance this year has been that of an EKG graph:up and down. Gibson now has a 4.13 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and a mediocre 78:40 K:BB ratio in 139.1 innings pitched this year. His next start is scheduled for Sunday at home against the Tigers.

Gibson gave up five runs over 5.1 innings with four strikeouts and one walk in Tuesday's loss to Cleveland. Gibson was staked to a five-run lead in the first inning and couldn't deliver. He continued a pattern of either being great or terrible in his starts. He's 1-6 with a 12.68 ERA when he goes less than five innings (24 starts) and 10-3 with a 1.88 ERA when he goes more than five innings (16 starts).

Gibson held the Astros to one run over 7.2 innings Wednesday, picking up his 11th victory of the season. Manager Ron Gardenhire likely would have been willing to give Gibson a shot at spinning a complete game, but a pair of lightly-hit singles took a shutout off the table and brought his pitch count above 100. That being said, Gibson still delivered one of his more impressive outings of the season, bringing his season ERA below 4.00 in the process. Gibson's poor strikeout rate (4.9 K/9 IP) limits his utility in the fantasy game, but he's been able to yield acceptable results due to a low walk rate and his ability to generate groundouts over half the time the ball is in play.

Kyle Gibson returned to action on Tuesday July 29.

Kyle Gibson struck out seven, allowing only two hits, over seven shutout innings in the Twins' 2-1 defeat of the Royals on Tuesday. Gibson surrendered just two singles and walked two, needing just 95 pitches to get through his seven innings of work. The start was especially good to see because Gibson had missed his previous turn in the rotation due to back stiffness. The right-hander now owns a 3.94 ERA through 20 starts this year. Showing no lingering effects from the back injury, Gibson should be ready to roll for his next start, scheduled for Sunday at the White Sox.

Kyle Gibson struck out seven, allowing only two hits, over seven shutout innings in the Twins' 2-1 defeat of the Royals on Tuesday. Gibson surrendered just two singles and walked two, needing just 95 pitches to get through his seven innings of work. The start was especially good to see because Gibson had missed his previous turn in the rotation due to back stiffness. The right-hander now owns a 3.94 ERA through 20 starts this year. Showing no lingering effects from the back injury, Gibson should be ready to roll for his next start, scheduled for Sunday at the White Sox.

Kyle Gibson (back) has been cleared to start on Tuesday against the Royals after getting through a bullpen session Saturday with no issues. Gibson missed an outing with lower back stiffness, but he's feeling fine now. The right-hander holds a 4.19 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 54/30 K/BB ratio over 107 1/3 innings this season for the Twins.

Kyle Gibson (back) will throw a bullpen session on Saturday, and if all goes well he will make his next start on Tuesday against the Royals. He had been scheduled to start on Wednesday, but was scratched due to back stiffness. The 26-year-old owns an 8-8 record, 4.19 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 54/30 K/BB ratio over 107 1/3 innings through his first 19 starts.

Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said that Kyle Gibson (back) is "real iffy" for Saturday's start. Gibson was scratched from Wednesday's scheduled out due to a stiff back and now it appears that next Tuesday is more likely for his return. If Gibson is officially scratched, the Twins will likely call up Logan Darnell to fill in.