Scott Feldman will be the Opening Day starter for the Rangers on April 5 against the Blue Jays.
Manager Ron Washington made the announcement Saturday morning, opting for Feldman over Rich Harden.
Feldman will be followed in the rotation by Harden, left-hander C.J. Wilson, Colby Lewis and lefty Matt Harrison.
"He deserves it," Washington said of Feldman. "He won 17 games [in 2009] and he's been throwing the ball well here this spring."
Rangers Name Feldman No. 1 Starter