The Kansas City Royals will start Jason Vargas in Game 1 of the ALDS against the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night.

Vargas, who was 11-10 with a 3.71 ERA in 30 starts this season, has never started in the postseason.

The left-hander pitched for the Angels last season.

He signed a four-year, $32 million contract with the Royals over the offseason.