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White Sox's Garrett Crochet to make 1st start on opening day

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Garrett Crochet's first career start will be one to remember.

The Chicago White Sox will hand the ball to Crochet on opening day, showing their faith in his transition from the bullpen to the starting rotation. The hard-throwing Crochet has made 72 career appearances, but all have come in relief.

That will change March 28 when the White Sox host the Detroit Tigers to start the season.

"Very shocked to say the least," Crochet told reporters Monday. "I heard they had some exciting news for me, and I thought it was just that I'd made the rotation.