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A's, Blue Jays Opening Series Pitching Matchups Include One Surprise
- The A's opened the 2026 season with Severino, Springs, and Morales in the first three projections for the rotation.
- Luis Morales was named the No. 3 starter, a move that surprised because Civale was signed for veteran depth.
- Morales will be supported by Severino and Springs at the top, with Civale and Jacob Lopez in the mix later in the rotation.
- The series opener features Luis Severino vs. Kevin Gausman in Dunedin, Florida, on March 27.
- Saturday pits Jeffrey Springs against Dylan Cease, continuing the rotation test.
- The final game Sunday matches Luis Morales against Eric Lauer, finishing the trio for the opening series.
- The Jays’ rotation includes Gausman, Cease, and Lauer, with Gausman posting a 3.48 ERA over four seasons with Toronto.
- Toronto’s Cease was a key offseason addition, signing a seven-year, $210 million deal.
- Lauer excelled with Toronto last season after a year in the KBO, posting strong control and veteran presence.
- The strategy aims to space out veteran starters to protect the bullpen early in the season.
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