Kevin Gausman Named Blue Jays Opening Day Starter

The Blue Jays have named Kevin Gausman as their Opening Day starter for the March 27 matchup against the Athletics. Gausman, the team's ace since 2022, is coming off a 2025 season where he logged a career-high 193 innings with a 3.59 ERA and 189 strikeouts. He will lead a rotation that includes Dylan Cease, Shane Bieber, and Trey Yesavage as Toronto looks to start the season strong.