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Daniel Lynch to start Cactus League opener on Friday

The Royals will open their Cactus League schedule on Friday against the Rangers, and they announced left-hander Daniel Lynch will get the ball to start. Jose Cuas and Josh Staumont are also expected to get some work in.

#Royals LHP Daniel Lynch will start the Cactus League opener on Friday against the Rangers. Jose Cuas, Josh Staumont likely to get work in that day, too.

RHP Mike Mayers (non-roster) will start Saturday against the Rangers.— Anne Rogers (@anne__rogers) February 22, 2023

This is a pretty pivotal season for Lynch, who has shown flashes of brilliance, but has been plagued by inconsistency.