GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker has selected Edinson Volquez as his opening-day starter against the Milwaukee Brewers on March 31.
The 27-year old right-handed pitcher made 12 starts for Cincinnati last season after returning from right elbow surgery in August of 2009. Volquez opened the National League playoffs against Philadelphia last year, losing as Roy Halladay threw a no-hitter.
Bronson Arroyo and Johnny Cueto will follow Volquez when the season starts in Cincinnati, with the other two rotation spots to be determined.
Aaron Harang, who signed with San Diego this offseason, was the opening-day starter in Cincinnati the previous five seasons.
