Paxton gave up six runs on six hits and two home runs in his season debut against the Indians, but the big lefty is coming off a strong 2017 season and is 2-1 with a 2.70 ERA in three career starts against the Twins.
Gibson gets the honor of starting the home opener after a huge second half last year that helped the Twins to the postseason. He carried that over into his first start, throwing six hitless innings in earning the win in Baltimore.