Twins minor-league starter Kyle Gibson could become an option for Minnesota if he continues to pitch well at Triple-A Rochester, Baseball America reports Saturday.
Gibson, who missed most of 2012 after Tommy John surgery, is expected to be on a 130-140 innings limit this season. His last start for Rochester was not inspiring as he allowed five runs on 11 hits over 4 2/3 innings with one strikeout in a loss. He's 1-4 with a 4.26 ERA over six starts with 27 Ks in 31 2/3 innings.
The 25-year-old entered the season as the No. 68 prospect in the majors, according to Baseball America.