Guthrie named Orioles' opening day starter

SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) - Jeremy Guthrie will start on opening night for the Baltimore Orioles in Tampa Bay on April 1.

Manager Buck Showalter made the announcement Thursday, saying, “I don't think that's some big secret.”

It will be the third opening day start in four years for the right-hander. Guthrie went 11-14 with an 3.83 ERA last season.

Showalter says lefty Brian Matusz will start the second game in Tampa Bay, and second-year pitcher Jake Arrieta will likely pitch in the home opener against Detroit on April 4. The competition for third starter remains open.

Veteran Justin Duchscherer, who has been bothered by a hip injury for much of the spring, will probably start the season on the 15-day disabled list. The Orioles hope he can return on April 21, the first time Baltimore will need a fifth starter in the rotation.