The San Diego Padres named their Opening Day starter on Monday, and the pitcher was somewhat of a surprise. More news: Dodgers Held Players Only Meeting in Japan Ahead of Tokyo Series Although Dylan Cease,

Michael King arrived as a relative unknown in Padres camp last spring. A year later, the former reliever will start for them on Opening Day.

Manager Mike Shildt announced Monday that Michael King is set to start the season opener over Dylan Cease, per Padres insider Dennis Lin. Both starters have been the subject of trade rumors all offseason, but it does appear that San Diego will keep both of them. King just signed a $7.75 million deal in January to avoid arbitration.