Overview
- Gilbert will start the home opener against the Cleveland Guardians at T-Mobile Park on March 26.
- The assignment is his second consecutive Opening Day start for Seattle.
- Wilson described the choice as difficult and said the spring rotation alignment put Gilbert in line for the nod.
- Bryan Woo, slotted behind Gilbert this spring after an All-Star 2025 and a fifth-place AL Cy Young finish, was a leading candidate.
- Entering his sixth season, Gilbert aims for a fully healthy year after a 2025 Grade 2 right forearm strain limited his starts.