The Seattle Mariners starting rotation is the strength of the team. And it was announced by manager Dan Wilson on Saturday that Logan Gilbert would lead that group as the opening day starter against the Athletics on March 27 at T-Mobile Park.

The Seattle Mariners announced Logan Gilbert will be their starting pitcher on opening day. They’ll open the season at T-Mobile Park against the Athletics on March 27 with first pitch at 7:10pm. Gilbert posted a 3.23 ERA last season with 220 strikeouts.

After weeks of debate, intrigue and what Dan Wilson called “a very tough decision,” the Mariners manager and Seattle’s front office were finally ready to reveal their Opening Day starter on Saturday morning.