D-backs ace Greinke won’t start opener, gets time to recover

Diamondbacks ace Zack Greinke will start this season in the dugout.

Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said Monday that Greinke won’t pitch on opening day because of what’s perceived to be a minor health issue.

Greinke exited his latest start after one inning because of tightness in his groin. He’s scheduled to pitch again in spring training Wednesday.

The Diamondbacks don’t want to push him to be ready for their first game March 29 at home against Colorado. Without this wrinkle, Lovullo said Greinke would’ve started the opener for the third straight year.

– Appeal-democrat news services