Spring training is in full swing as Major League Baseball’s 2025 regular season approaches. Teams are starting to announce their Opening Day starters, with some familiar faces taking the mound. The D-backs are likely to start Corbin Burnes, while the A’s are leaning towards Luis Severino. Chris Sale is expected to start for the Braves, and Zach Eflin may get the nod for the Orioles. Garrett Crochet is a strong candidate for the Red Sox, while Imanaga will start for the Cubs in Tokyo. Martín Pérez could be the Opening Day starter for the ChiSox, and Hunter Greene is a potential choice for the Reds. Tanner Bibee may step in for Shane Bieber for the Guardians. Finally, Colorado’s Opening Day starter is likely to be either Kyle Freeland or Germán Márquez. The Rockies will visit the Rays for the first MLB regular-season game at George M. Steinbrenner Field in 2025. Tigers’ Tarik Skubal is expected to be the Opening Day starter after winning the AL Cy Young last season. Framber Valdez will likely start for the Astros, while the Royals have strong candidates in Seth Lugo and Cole Ragans. Yusei Kikuchi is expected to start for the Angels, and the Dodgers will likely go with Yamamoto. Alcantara will start for the Marlins, Peralta for the Brewers, and López for the Twins. The Mets are undecided on their starter, while Gerrit Cole will start for the Yankees, Zack Wheeler for the Phillies, and Paul Skenes for the Pirates. Sonny Gray is likely to be the Cardinals’ Opening Day starter this year, after being sidelined last season due to a hamstring injury. Yu Darvish may give way to Dylan Cease or Michael King as the Padres’ Game 1 starter, while Logan Webb is expected to start for the Giants. Luis Castillo or Logan Gilbert could take the mound for the Mariners, Shane McClanahan will return for the Rays, and Nathan Eovaldi or Jacob deGrom may start for the Rangers. The Blue Jays could choose José Berríos or Kevin Gausman, and the Nationals may opt for MacKenzie Gore to begin the season.
Full Article
The Mets have acquired left-handed pitcher Gregory Soto from the Orioles, sending right-handed prospects Cameron Foster and Wellington Arecena to Baltimore in return, pending medicals. Soto, who has a 3.94 ERA and 44 strikeouts in 45 appearances this season, joins Brooks Raley as the second lefty in the Mets' bullpen, with more relief additions expected. Want More Context? 🔎
Read more
