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.

Making his fourth start of the spring, Luis Castillo worked into the fifth inning before reaching his pitch limit of 65. After holding the Padres scoreless over the first three innings, he allowed two runs in the fourth on a solo homer from Gavin Sheets and an RBI double from Connor Joe.

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.

Opening Day in Seattle belongs to Logan Gilbert. The reigning All-Star and standout starter has emerged from one of the league’s premier rotations, earning his first Opening Day nod when the Mariners host the Athletics at T-Mobile Park on March 27.

Logan Gilbert shared his honest thoughts on earning the Mariners' Opening Day starting nod over Luis Castillo.

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.