Burnes will start Opening Day versus the Cubs on Thursday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

For a second straight year, Burnes will make an Opening Day start at Wrigley Field, with Marcus Stroman toeing the rubber for the other side. Although Burnes has been locked into a heated contract negotiation with the Brewers this offseason, it's unlikely that it'll affect his play on the mound. The right-hander produced a 2.94 ERA and 0.97 WHIP with 243 strikeouts over 202 innings over 33 starts in 2022 and is one of the very best pitchers in the league.