Eflin, who turns 31 on April 8, went a combined 10-9 with a 3.59 ERA in 28 starts last season with Tampa Bay and Baltimore. The right-hander was 5-2 with a 2.60 ERA in nine starts after the Orioles acquired him at the trade deadline.

Zach Eflin will start for the Baltimore Orioles on opening day. The Orioles posted a video on social media showing Eflin getting the news from his wife and children. The team visits Toronto for its opener on March 27.

After the way spring training has unfolded, the announcement Friday was a mere formality. Zach Eflin will be the Orioles’ opening day starter March 27 against the Blue Jays in Toronto, manager Brandon Hyde announced Friday afternoon.