The Seattle Mariners are locked in and ready to go. Manager Dan Wilson has officially set the lineup card for Game 1 of the 2026 season — a home opener against the Cleveland Guardians at T-Mobile Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 PM PT tonight, and the energy in Seattle is electric.
Game 1 📌 0-0 v. Guardians
— Seattle Mariners ON Tap (@MarinersONTap) March 26, 2026
Mariners LINEUP #TridentsUp:
1. B Donovan, 3B
2. C Raleigh, C
3. J Rodríguez, CF
4. J Naylor, 1B
5. R Arozarena, LF
6. L. Raley, RF
7. D Canzone, DH
8. C Young, 2B
9. L Rivas, SS
P: L Gilbert (0-0, 0.00)
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The Official Opening Day Lineup
Here's who's taking the field for the Mariners on Opening Day 2026:
- Brendan Donovan — 3B
- Cal Raleigh — C
- Julio Rodríguez — CF
- Josh Naylor — 1B
- Randy Arozarena — LF
- Luke Raley — RF
- Dominic Canzone — DH
- Cade Young — 2B
- Leo Rivas — SS
Starting Pitcher: Logan Gilbert (0-0, 0.00 ERA)
Logan Gilbert Takes the Ball
Ace right-hander Logan Gilbert gets the nod as the Opening Day starter, a well-deserved honor for one of Seattle's most reliable arms. Gilbert is coming off a strong 2025 campaign and enters 2026 as the clear No. 1 in the Mariners rotation. He'll face a Cleveland Guardians lineup that finished strong at the end of last season, so expect a competitive pitching duel right out of the gate.
What to Watch
Julio Rodríguez bats third — exactly where you'd expect Seattle's franchise cornerstone. J-Rod enters 2026 with massive expectations after establishing himself as one of baseball's elite center fielders, and the Mariners will need him to be a consistent run producer throughout the season.
Cal Raleigh hitting second is an interesting choice that signals how much the coaching staff trusts Big Dumper's on-base ability. Raleigh posted impressive numbers behind the plate last year and should be a key piece of the offense in 2026.
The addition of Randy Arozarena in left field adds a proven playoff performer to the mix, while Josh Naylor at first base gives the Mariners a legitimate middle-of-the-order bat to complement Rodríguez.
Season Outlook
The Mariners enter 2026 with playoff aspirations firmly in mind. With Gilbert anchoring the rotation, Raleigh behind the dish, and Julio leading the charge in center, Seattle has the pieces to compete in a loaded AL West. Tonight is just the beginning — but it's a beginning the Mariners faithful have been waiting all winter for.
#TridentsUp. Let's go, Seattle.
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