One of the most anticipated moments of spring training for the beat writers arrived Wednesday morning, and, man, do we need to get lives.
But the starting pitchers for the Texas Rangers’ first four Cactus League games were announced, as well as the pitchers who will be pitching the rest of those games.
Right-hander Ariel Jurado is scheduled to start the lid-lifter Saturday against the Kansas City Royals and left-hander Yohander Mendez is listed for Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Lefty Mike Minor, the likely Opening Day starter March 28 against the Chicago Cubs, is probable for Monday against the Cleveland Indians, and newcomer Lance Lynn for Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners.