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Yankees Name Masahiro Tanaka Opening Day Starter

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The New York Yankees have named Masahiro Tanaka their Opening Day starter with just days to spare.

Manager Joe Girardi made the announcement while doing an interview with YES Network during the Yankees-Cardinals spring training game Thursday.

“Set your clocks, it’s official. #TanakaTime begins April 4,” the Yankees tweeted.

The Yankees waited to name Tanaka Opening Day starter due to his inconsistent spring. He had a 7.36 ERA in four games heading into Tuesday’s start against the Phillies, where he allowed only one run over four innings.