The Seattle Mariners starting rotation is the strength of the team. And it was announced by manager Dan Wilson on Saturday that Logan Gilbert would lead that group as the opening day starter against the Athletics on March 27 at T-Mobile Park.

After weeks of debate, intrigue and what Dan Wilson called “a very tough decision,” the Mariners manager and Seattle’s front office were finally ready to reveal their Opening Day starter on Saturday morning.

Logan Gilbert accomplished what he hoped after being named opening day starter. And in Seattle's other game, Luis Castillo worked into the fifth inning.