Royals manager Ned Yost on Saturday officially announced left-hander Danny Duffy will be the club’s opening day starter, confirming a move that had been expected for weeks, if not months.
Duffy, 28, will make his first opening day start when the Royals open the season against the Twins on April 3 in Minnesota. The full rotation sets up like this: Duffy, Ian Kennedy, Jason Hammel, Jason Vargas and Nathan Karns.
With a day off following opening day, Duffy will return on regular rest for the fifth game of the season, starting April 8 against the Astros in Houston.