The air was thick with expectation, the kind that makes hearts race and stadiums shake. Opening Day wasn’t just a game—it was a testing ground. The Seattle Mariners, on one side, were driven to start strong. On the other end, the Oakland Athletics placed their faith in their right-hander, their $67M ace. The second he entered the mound, all eyes were on him—wondering if he would live up to the hype.
Luis Severino proved the hype was real in the most spectacular way. The former Mets star made sure his presence was felt. He displayed his sheer dominance and delivered six scoreless innings, a 99.2 mph fastball, and a wicked sweeper breaking 25 inches across the plate. When the sixth inning rolled around, the Athletics led 1-0, and Seattle had barely made a cut.
Luis Severino is through six scoreless innings in his @Athletics debut #OpeningDay pic.twitter.com/D8uvMUZmQ0
— MLB (@MLB) March 28, 2025
The right-handed pitcher stumbled at times. He issued four walks and a hit-by-pitch, yet he managed to keep the Mariners at bay, refusing to surrender any extra-base hits. However, his efforts didn’t translate into a win, as the bullpen couldn’t hold onto a narrow 1-0 lead. This outing marked Severino’s first official game in green and gold after leaving the Mets, where he had a solid 2024 season with a 3.91 ERA across 31 starts.
The Mariners, facing Severino when he’s at his absolute best, saw their offense look lifeless. For the Athletics, this was exactly the kind of debut they had envisioned when they signed a massive contract with Severino in the 2024 season. For the Mets fans, witnessing Severino carve up hitters in an Athletics jersey is a painful reminder.
Severino’s six shutout innings on the opening day sent a clear message that the Athletics’ $67 million investment was worth it.
Mets fans can’t keep calm as they witness Luis Severino’s debut with the Athletics
Severino’s stunning debut turned out to be gut-wrenching for the Mets fans. Witnessing their former ace dominate for the Athletics wasn’t easy for them. The reactions flooded, and one thing seemed to be clear: New York Mets fans still miss Sevy.
One fan summed it up perfectly, saying, “I already miss him as a Met. He revived his career so well, man, I love to see it.” They’ve seen it all—Severino’s struggles, setbacks, and the moment he regained his form. Now, as he’s shining with the Athletics, the fans can’t help but wonder about what could have been if he was still with the Mets.
Some fans were totally fired up. “That celebration is WILD HE’S HYPED! The Mets really lost out on a pitcher like this … all to sign the BUM SOTO …” Woah, that’s brutal. Clearly, Mets fans never wanted to see Severino in another uniform. They have questioned the front office’s decisions and have drawn comparisons of Severino’s impact to other signings.
Mar 24, 2024; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Luis Severino (40) pitches in the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports
Others simply miss him, “I miss you, Sevy.” Severino has had quite a journey, and it’s completely understandable that the Mets’ fans still long for him. Seeing him thrive with the Athletics is a hard pill to swallow.
One fan simply admired him, saying, “Good for Sevy, he looks great. What a workhorse. Wish he were still a Met.” Even though he’s no longer in a Mets uniform, fans still beam with pride as they respect the grind that got him here.
And, of course, the sarcastic reactions. “Mets lmaooooooo.” Some found it amusing to see how things had unfolded, witnessing Severino deliver a dream performance for Athletics.
Fans have reacted in every way possible—admiration, frustration, disbelief, and more. But one thing is certain: Mets fans can’t escape the reality. Severino is now a part of the Athletics and is delivering his best.
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