"Pumped for him, pumped for us. It's about time he got one. Excited for Kev to get us going. When you're trying to put together a really competitive season, it's cool that you have a guy that you really trust, who's been here for a long time, to get that season going."
"This will be the 35-year-old starter's third career Opening Day start, and his first with the Blue Jays organization. Not only will he lead the charge during Game 1 of 162, but this will also line him up to start one of the games against the Los Angeles Dodgers from April 6-8."
"Gausman might not be the loudest guy in the clubhouse, or even the most decorated pitcher on this staff. But there's a certain trust factor he has with this coaching staff, knowing he'll be able to handle the delayed start time for opening ceremonies and the highly anticipated banner celebrations."
Kevin Gausman has been officially named the Toronto Blue Jays' Opening Day starter against the Athletics, becoming the 29th player to receive this honor for the franchise. The 35-year-old pitcher will make his third career Opening Day start and his first with Toronto. Manager John Schneider praised Gausman's reliability and trustworthiness, noting his ability to handle the pressures and excitement of opening ceremonies. Gausman is in the final year of his five-year, $110 million contract signed during the 2021-22 off-season. He previously started Opening Day for the Baltimore Orioles in 2017 and the San Francisco Giants in 2021. His selection positions him to potentially start against the Los Angeles Dodgers in April.
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