The Washington Nationals have announced that MacKenzie Gore will start against the Mets, while Josiah Gray will be the Opening Day starter in Cincinnati. Patrick Corbin will pitch in a minor-league game and start Game 2. Manager Davey Martinez may name the Opening Day starter tomorrow, with rumors circulating. Gray's selection marks a significant change as he becomes the first Opening Day starter for the Nationals not named Scherzer, Strasburg, or Corbin since 2011.
Josiah Gray will be the Nationals' first Opening Day starter not named Scherzer, Strasburg or Corbin since 2011. Consider this announcement a long-awaited passing of the torch. https://t.co/XnyXQGRZL4
Nationals rolling with Josiah Gray on Opening Day https://t.co/TNt6tedNQR
Josiah Gray will start on Opening Day for the Nationals, via Davey Martinez. Huge accomplishment for Gray, 26, who made 30 starts and pitched to a sub-4 ERA last season. And good for the Nats to turn the page from Corbin getting the nod as elder statesman.
Josiah Gray named the Nationals Opening Day starter for the 2024 season.
Josiah Gray will start Opening Day in Cincinnati. Davey Martinez: “I feel like he deserves it.” Patrick Corbin will start Game 2.
Nats LHP Gore vs Mets RHP Megill (1:05 on MASN) https://t.co/k6C1722Dsq
MacKenzie Gore will start tomorrow vs. Mets, with Patrick Corbin pitching in a minor-league game. In other rotation news, there are rumblings Davey Martinez may name his Opening Day starter tomorrow.