Athletics Nation · Mar 24, 2023
A’s name Kyle Muller as their Opening Day starter
The Oakland Athletics officially announced Friday that Kyle Muller will get the start on Opening Day against Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Angels. The A’s acquired Muller during the offseason in the big three-team trade that sent Sean Murphy to the Atlanta Braves.
Kyle Muller gets the ball on #OpeningDay! pic.twitter.com/3cAwAR6RHr
— Oakland A's (@Athletics) March 24, 2023 While Muller earned a rotation spot with his spring performance, he probably wasn't the first choice for Opening Day. Paul Blackburn would have been the likely candidate, but he is dealing with a torn fingernail on his pitching hand and his start to the season will be delayed.