In his morning manager’s meeting today, Dan Wilson informed the press that the team has come to a decision on the 2025 Opening Day starter: Logan Gilbert. It will be the first career Opening Day start for the 27-year-old, who has been the vanguard of the Mariners’ draft-and-develop approach to forming one of the best pitching staffs in the league.
Gilbert was the Mariners’ best pitcher by WAR last year, improving on his 2023 by a full win and earning his first career All-Star nod. It was the best year yet for Gilbert, who reached personal bests in strikeout and walk rates, but also ranked among the league’s best pitchers: he led the league in innings pitched and finished sixth in Cy Young Award voting.