Chris Paddack

Chris Paddack confirmed for Padres' opener

San Diego Padres pitcher Chris Paddack will start Opening Day against the Arizona Diamondbacks on July 24.

What It Means:

Paddack will be followed up by Dinelson Lamet and Garrett Richards in the Padres' opening rotation. The 24-year-old right-hander recorded a sharp 3.33 ERA and 0.98 WHIP with 153 strikeouts and 31 walks last season over his first 140 2/3 major league innings.

numberFire's models expect Paddack to record a 3.69 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with 72 strikeouts and 20 walks over 65 2/3 innings this season.