Sep 26, 2020; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kyle Gibson (44) delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jim Cowsert-USA TODAY Sports
It hasn’t been made official yet, but Texas Rangers’ right-hander Kyle Gibson is expected to be the team’s Opening Day starter on April 1 in Kansas City against the Royals.
This development, first reported by MLB.com’s Kennedi Landry in late February, shouldn’t come as a total surprise given the veteran’s contract and status as the rotation’s most senior member in terms of both age and tenure (Can you believe that a player who only arrived in Arlington in 2020 is now the longest-tenured regular on the starting staff?