SP - Seattle Mariners
- Age 28
- Stetson
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
2026 Outlook
- Draft Rank (ECR)
- P #9
- Best / Worst
- #6 / #30
- ADP
- #40
Eligibility
- Yahoo
- SP
- ESPN
- SP
- CBS
- SP
Availability
Logan Gilbert has been named the Opening Day starting pitcher of the Seattle Mariners against the Cleveland Guardians the club announced.
Fantasy Impact
Gilbert will be tasked with keeping a gritty Cleveland lineup in check in the season opening contest for manager Dan Wilson, as the right-hander posted a 1.03 WHIP and 3.44 ERA in 25 starts (6-6, 173 strikeouts) on the mound during the 2025 season. Gilbert has been one of the top starting pitchers on draft boards for fantasy managers, carrying a current ADP of 39.
Logan Gilbert will make his first start in the Cactus League for the Mariners on Monday against the Dodgers.
Fantasy Impact
Gilbert will be looking to bounce back this year after battling injuries last season. He figures to remain towards the top of the Mariners starting rotation.
Logan Gilbert and the Seattle Mariners avoided arbitration by agreeing to a $10.927 million contract in 2026.
Fantasy Impact
Gilbert missed a month-and-a-half in May and June last season, limiting him to 131 innings. He went 6-6 with a 3.44 ERA and 173 strikeouts. The year prior, Gilbert finished sixth in the AL Cy Young voting, pitching to a 3.23 ERA with 220 strikeouts in a league-high 208.2 innings. Gilbert is better than league average in both walk rate (5.4%) and strikeout rate (26.2%) and he holds opponents to a .224 batting average. The ace righthander will hold a top-of-the-rotation spot with the Mariners in 2026.
Logan Gilbert will take the mound for the Mariners in Game 6 of the ALCS on Sunday against the Blue Jays.
Fantasy Impact
Gilbert was pitching on short rest in Game 2, allowing three runs while being removed after 58 pitches. He will look to send the Mariners to their first ever World Series appearance.
Mariners manager Dan Wilson said Logan Gilbert will be starting in Game 2 of the ALCS on Monday.
Fantasy Impact
The decision was not announced until after the conclusion of Game 1 on Sunday. Gilbert threw 34 pitches over 2+ innings in Friday's 15 inning game against the Tigers. He should be a full-go for his start on Monday.
