Who Starts for the Blue Jays vs. A's? Toronto's Opening Series Rotation Revealed
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Victor William
Mar 24, 2026 (10:07)
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Kevin Gausman officially leads our pitching staff into the opening series against the Athletics, and this dominant trio is the ultimate reason for hope.
The long wait for regular season baseball is finally over. We can officially start dissecting the opening weekend matchups right now.
The anticipation has been building up for months in the cold weather. Seeing the names on the schedule makes everything feel incredibly real.
Setting the rotation order is always a tricky puzzle for the coaching staff. You need the perfect mix of veteran composure and raw power.
The front office clearly believes this specific group gives us the best chance to grab early momentum. Winning the first series dictates the energy for the month.
A's vs. Blue Jays pitching matchups
Friday: Luis Severino vs. Kevin Gausman
Saturday: Jeffrey Springs vs. Dylan Cease
Sunday: Luis Morales vs. Eric Lauer
Friday: Luis Severino vs. Kevin Gausman
Saturday: Jeffrey Springs vs. Dylan Cease
Sunday: Luis Morales vs. Eric Lauer
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Getting the nod on Friday night is a massive honor. The 35 year old ace (Drafted Round 1, 2012 by Baltimore Orioles) absolutely deserves this spotlight.
He will face Luis Severino who posted a 4.54 ERA last season. Our lineup matches up perfectly against his pitch arsenal.
The starting rotation is built to dominate early
Knowing we have a legitimate ace taking the mound immediately gives the fanbase a wave of relief. We expect absolute greatness.
Gausman delivered a rock solid 3.59 ERA over 193 innings last year. His trademark splitter is still utterly unhittable when he finds his groove.
Saturday brings an incredible dynamic to the mound. Dylan Cease is bringing his blazing fastball to the party.
He will battle Jeffrey Springs who managed a 4.11 ERA last season. The offensive gameplan must revolve around grinding out long at bats.
Cease racked up a ridiculous 215 strikeouts last season to punish opposing hitters. That raw swing and miss stuff is exactly what we need.
Sunday gives us a fascinating finale to wrap up the opening series. Eric Lauer takes the ball to prove his recent resurgence is permanent.
He will deal with top prospect Luis Morales who recorded a 3.14 ERA in limited action. Exposing an inexperienced arm early is the ultimate goal.
Lauer was an absolute revelation with a 9-2 record and a 3.18 ERA last year. His left handed presence beautifully balances out the entire rotation.
This opening trio brings elite talent and fiery passion to the diamond. A clean sweep is entirely possible if the bats wake up early.
The journey to October starts with a single loud strike on Friday night. Grab your snacks because this weekend is going to be incredibly fun.
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