Kevin Gausman is the Opening Day starter

Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports With just over a week until the season begins, the San Francisco Giants have named their Opening Day starting pitcher: right-hander Kevin Gausman. The choice was openly between Gausman, who had a dynamic 2020, and Johnny Cueto, who is the longest-tenured member of the rotation, and has the most star shine.

Manager Gabe Kapler confirmed that Cueto will follow Gausman in the rotation.

Kevin Gausman will start opening day for Giants. Johnny Cueto starts the second game.

— Alex Pavlovic (@PavlovicNBCS) March 24, 2021 Gausman is coming off of a career year in last 2020’s truncated season, his first with the Giants: he posted a 3.62 ERA, a 3.09 FIP, and 79 strikeouts to…