Michael King will be one of the former New York Yankees pitchers taking the mound as an Opening Day starter. He has been named the Padres’ starter for their season opener against the Braves at home.
Another familiar former Yankee, Luis Severino, will also be on the mound. After signing a lucrative $67 million deal with the Athletics, Severino will start their first game of the year against the Mariners in what could be a big game for him.
The third former Yankees pitcher is Sonny Gray, who first made a name for himself with the Athletics before a brief stint in New York. On Sunday, March 16, the Cardinals announced that Gray will be their Opening Day starter.
Last but not least, Clay Holmes, who recently pitched for the Yankees, will take the mound for the New York Mets. He joins a team that also features Juan Soto—another former Bomber—who landed a massive contract with The Orange and Blue.
Games for the 4 Former Yankees
Michael King will have a golden opportunity to start the MLB season opener for the Padres in a four-game series against the Braves. The Padres will play two consecutive home series before heading on the road to face the Cubs on April 4.
Luis Severino and Sonny Gray are also set to start on March 27. Gray will pitch at home against the Twins, while Severino will take the mound on the road against the Mariners at T-Mobile Park in a four-game series.
Clay Holmes will visit the Houston Astros to make his debut with the Mets on Opening Day. It should be a relatively easy outing for him, given his strong stats against the Astros during his Yankees tenure, including 10 games pitched, 10 innings, a 0-0 win-loss record, 6 saves, a 0.90 ERA, 6 strikeouts, and 2 walks.