Orioles' Kevin Gausman: Confirmed Opening Day starter

Gausman will be the Orioles' Opening Day starter, Eduardo Encina of the Baltimore Sun reports.

Analysis:

As expected, Gausman will take the hill April 3 at home against the Blue Jays. It will be the first career Opening Day draw for Gausman, who started 30 games last season, posting a 3.61 ERA and 1.28 WHIP across 179.2 innings. Dylan Bundy will follow Gausman in the rotation and toe the rubber for Game 2 of the regular season.