Taillon named Pirates’ opening-day starter

February 17, 2019 at 12:00a.m.

BRADENTON, Fla.

Jameson Taillon will be the Pittsburgh Pirates’ opening-day starter.

The right-hander will pitch March 28 against the Reds at Cincinnati, manager Clint Hurdle said Saturday. It will be the first opening-day start of Taillon’s four-year career.

Taillon was 14-10 with a 3.20 ERA in 32 starts last season.

Chris Archer will start the home opener April 1 against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Trevor Williams and Joe Musgrove will pitch the second and third games at Cincinnati. The Pirates are undecided on a fifth starter.