Lovullo says Opening Day starter TBD despite offering clues by Nick Piecoro [AZ Central]
That is to say, if Gallen remained on a five-day schedule the rest of the spring, he would line up to take the ball on Opening Day with one extra day of rest. As for Burnes, he lines up perfectly to pitch Day 2 against the Chicago Cubs on March 28.
Zac Gallen Throws One Inning, Diamondbacks Get First Cactus League Win by Jack Sommers [SI]
Gallen said he felt fine. “Compared to how I felt in my last live [batting practice], I’ll take it.