Kyle Gibson, a former All-Star, steps away from baseball after 13 seasons in the MLB.

Kyle Gibson Announces Retirement from MLB

Kyle Gibson, a starting pitcher known for his time in Major League Baseball, has decided to retire at the age of 37. He shared this news on a podcast called “Serve Up,” revealing that he made the choice a few weeks prior.

“It’s exciting at home and exciting to turn the page into a new chapter,” Gibson stated. He mentioned that he had been reaching out to people over the last few weeks, eager to express his gratitude for those who supported him throughout his 15-16 years in professional baseball.

Drafted in the first round by the Minnesota Twins from the University of Missouri in 2009, Gibson faced some hurdles early on, including undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2011, which postponed his MLB debut until 2013.

During his seven seasons with the Twins, he accumulated a pitching record of 67-68 and maintained a 4.52 ERA, totaling 9.8 wins above replacement. He wasn’t seen as the team’s star pitcher, but rather a reliable and durable player who consistently delivered innings.

After his tenure in Minnesota ended in 2019, Gibson continued his career with the Rangers, Phillies, Orioles, and Cardinals. He made an All-Star appearance in 2021 after a standout first half with the Rangers.

His last stop was with the Baltimore Orioles this season, where he struggled with a 16.78 ERA in just 12 innings before being released on May 20, 2025. Although he quickly signed a minor league deal with the Tampa Bay Rays, he didn’t secure a position in the majors.

Gibson opted out of his minor league deal, commenting, “I took my opt-out at the end of it because they didn’t have a spot. I thought they might do that, but they didn’t.”

Following this, he took some time away, enjoying a lake holiday with his family. He reflected, “I sat there and waited, but I didn’t really hear from too many people. I really wanted to have a big league opportunity.”