The San Diego Padres have picked Andrew Cashner to start on Opening Day against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Bud Black says Cashner will pitch March 30 at Petco Park.

"I think it's well-deserved, the way he pitched the second half of last season," Black said. "You've heard me say it before: It's a feather in the cap for a pitcher to get an opening day assignment."

Cashner went 10-9 with a 3.09 ERA last year.