Fansided · Feb 19
Mariners jump into roster culling mode with starter for Cactus League opener
Jul 2, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers relief pitcher Dane Dunning (33) pitches against the Baltimore Orioles during the ninth inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesThe Seattle Mariners have announced their starting pitcher for their Cactus League opener against the San Diego Padres on Friday, and it's not exactly one of the headliners. It's Dane Dunning, who's best known as a guy who was briefly A Guy for the Texas Rangers a few years back.
Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times was among those who passed along the news:
Dane Dunning will start the Cactus League lid lifter on Friday for the Mariners