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Giants Tap Logan Webb for Opening Night Start Against Yankees

Manager Tony Vitello called it a working plan to balance Webb’s WBC form with workload management.

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Mar 13, 2026; Houston, TX, United States; United States starting pitcher Logan Webb (62) walks off the mound after a walk during the fifth inning against Canada during a quarterfinal game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images.
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Overview

  • Webb is slated to start March 25 at Oracle Park against New York, marking San Francisco’s Opening Night assignment.
  • Vitello said the choice is not formally written and could change, though he indicated he doesn’t foresee a reason to alter it.
  • This would be Webb’s fifth consecutive opener, the second-longest streak in franchise history behind Juan Marichal’s six.
  • Webb impressed for Team USA in the WBC with 8 2/3 innings, 11 strikeouts and one walk, including 4 2/3 scoreless frames on 71 pitches in the quarterfinal win over Canada.
  • He is not expected to pitch again in the tournament but will remain with Team USA, then make one final Cactus League start Friday as his last tuneup before Opening Day.