Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy is not one to mince words. He doesn't play coy and is as straightforward as you'll find in a big league manager. That's never been more apparent than it is with his announcement of his Opening Day starter.

When asked on Thursday who his Opening Day starter would be, Brewers manager Pat Murphy said, "Freddy. Run with it." The Freddy he's referring to is Freddy Peralta, who was tabbed as the club's Opening Day starter for the second straight year.

Announcing Freddy Peralta as his opening day starter on the first day of camp is a no-brainer, as far as Brewers manager Pat Murphy is concerned.

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta on how he found out about being named Opening Day pitcher for the 2025 season.

The Milwaukee Brewers have made it official, right-hander Freddy Peralta will be their Opening Day starter for the second straight season. Manager Pat Murphy dropped the news on February 14, the very same day pitchers and catchers arrived at spring training in Phoenix.