On Friday evening, the Athletics will face off against the Chicago Cubs for their latest spring training game.
They have just four more games of exhibition play before their Opening Day matchup with the Toronto Blue Jays (on March 27 in Canada).
Luis Severino Gets News From Athletics
GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – JULY 24: Luis Severino #40 of the Athletics pitches in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on July 24, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
Before their showdown with the Blue Jays, the Athletics have announced that Luis Severino will start on Opening Day.
He is going into his second season with the franchise.
Martín Gallegos of MLB.com wrote: “Luis Severino will start for the A’s in Toronto on Opening Day, per Mark Kotsay. This will be Severino’s second consecutive Opening Day start with the A’s and third overall.”
GettySACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 24: Luis Severino #40 of the Athletics pitches against the Houston Astros in the top of the first inning at Sutter Health Park on September 24, 2025 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Severino’s MLB Career
GettyWASHINGTON, DC – AUGUST 05: Luis Severino #40 of the Athletics catches a ball hit by Drew Millas #81 of the Washington Nationals during the fifth inning at Nationals Park on August 5, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
Severino is coming off a season where he went 8-11 with a 4.54 ERA in 29 games.
He has also spent time with the New York Mets and New York Yankees over a decade in the MLB.
ESPN’s Jeff Passan wrote (on December 5, 2024): “Right-hander Luis Severino and the A’s are in agreement on a three-year, $67 million contract, sources tell ESPN. It is the largest guarantee in the history of the A’s franchise. And even with the qualifying offer attached, Severino got well over market expectations.”
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 16: Luis Severino #40 of the New York Mets walks across the field in the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Citi Field on October 16, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Severino is most known for his time with the Yankees where he made two trips to the All-Star Game.
During the 2018 season, he went 19-8 with a 3.39 ERA in 32 games.
GettyNEW YORK, NY – JULY 31: Luis Severino #40 of the New York Yankees reacts after giving up an RBI double to James McCann of the Detroit Tigers in the fourth inning on July 31, 2017 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Athletics Last Season
GettyWASHINGTON, DC – AUGUST 05: Luis Severino #40 of the Athletics pitches against the Washington Nationals during the second inning at Nationals Park on August 5, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
The Athletics are coming off a season where they were the fourth-place team in the AL West with a 76-86 record.
They last made the MLB playoffs during the 2020 season when Marcus Semien and Matt Olson were still on the roster.
For the second season, the Athletics will play in Sacramento (while they await their move to Las Vegas).
Former New York Yankees All-Star Gets Major Announcement From Athletics