Mariners probable pitchers and lineups vs. Red Sox, March 28

Opening day is finally here, and hopes are high for the Seattle Mariners. The offseason admittedly started off disappointingly, as Jerry Dipoto and company got rid of the likes of Jarred Kelenic and Eugenio Suárez.

Morale was low among the fan base, especially as speculation emerged about the apparent financial limitations being imposed on Dipoto and the rest of the front office. Regardless, they managed to improve the roster by bringing in players such as Mitch Garver, Jorge Polanco and Gregory Santos.

The Mariners open their 2024 regular season at T-Mobile Park, with a four-game home series versus the Boston Red Sox. Here’s everything you need to know about the first game on Thursday night, with first pitch scheduled for 7:10 p.m. PT.

Probable starting pitchers

Luis Castillo (0-0) – Last season saw Castillo continue to show why he’s one of the best starting pitchers in the Majors. He produced a 14-9 record in 33 starts, as he recorded a 3.34 ERA, 3.81 FIP and 1.096 WHIP. His 219 strikeouts were the second-most of his career, he set a new personal best with 197.0 combined innings and finished fifth in AL Cy Young voting.

Brayan Bello (0-0) – Bello gets the opening day start in just his third Major League season, which alludes to the belief and hope in him. Last season was his first as a full time starter for the Red Sox, as he went 12-11 in 28 starts. In the process he produced a 4.24 ERA, 4.54 FIP and 1.338 WHIP, with more expected from him in 2024.

Seattle Mariners opening day 26-man roster

Pitchers: Cody Bolton, Luis Castillo, Logan Gilbert, Emerson Hancock, George Kirby, Bryce Miller, Andrés Muñoz, Tayler Saucedo, Collin Snider, Gabe Speier, Ryne Stanek, Trent Thornton, Austin Voth

Infielders: J.P. Crawford, Ty France, Jorge Polanco, Josh Rojas, Luis Urías

Catchers: Cal Raleigh, Seby Zavala

DH/catcher: Mitch Garver

Outfielders: Dominic Canzone, Mitch Haniger, Julio Rodríguez

Infielder/outfielder: Dylan Moore, Luke Raley

Boston Red Sox opening day 26-may roster

Pitchers: Chase Anderson, Brayan Bello, Isaiah Campbell, Kutter Crawford, Tanner Houck, Kenley Jansen, Chris Martin, Nick Pivetta, Joely Rodriguez, Justin Slaten, Greg Welssert, Garrett Whitlock, Josh Winckowski

Batters: Reese McGuire, Connor Wong, Triston Casas, Bobby Dalbec, Rafael Devers, Pablo Reyes, Trevor Story, Enmanuel Valdez, Wilyer Abreu, Jarren Duran, Tyler O’Neill, Ceddanne Rafaela, Masataka Yoshida

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What channel is the Seattle Mariners game on?

• Root Sports Northwest will broadcast the game for Mariners fans
• NESN will broadcast the Red Sox coverage
• MLB Network will have out-of-market coverage

How to listen to the Seattle Mariners game?

• KIRO 710 Seattle Sports will have Mariners coverage
• Red Sox coverage will be on WEEI 93.7 and WCCM 1490 AM (Spanish)

Mariners vs. Red Sox odds

Mariners to win: -162

Red Sox to win: +134

What is your prediction for the first game of the season and the 2024 campaign in general for the Seattle Mariners? Do they return to the playoffs or not after just missing out last year? Let us know in the comments section below.