Right-hander Marcus Stroman will get the start on opening day for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Manager Charlie Montoyo confirmed the decision before Wednesday’s pre-season game against the Baltimore Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium.
Toronto will kick off the regular season on March 28 at Rogers Centre against the Detroit Tigers.
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Stroman is entering his sixth season with the Blue Jays.
The 27-year-old is coming off a down year in 2018, when he posted a 4-9 record and 5.54 earned-run average. Stroman has a career mark of 41-34 and a 3.91 ERA.
Stroman and Aaron Sanchez are expected to serve as anchors of the starting rotation for the rebuilding Blue Jays this season.