Luis Severino will get the start for the Athletics when the teams open the 2026 season on Friday at Rogers Centre (Sportsnet, Sportsnet+, 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT).
The Blue Jays will counter with Kevin Gausman on Opening Day followed by Dylan Cease and Eric Lauer.
Severino, 32, posted a 4.54 ERA and 1.303 WHIP in 29 starts for the Athletics last season.
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The former New York Yankee joined the Athletics ahead of last season after spending 2024 with the New York Mets. He was a…