Locke will be in the starting rotation to begin the season, Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite his rocky performance this spring, Locke didn't lose his spot in the starting rotation. The Pirates haven't announced whether Ryan Vogelsong or Juan Nicasio will occupy the final spot, and the decision may come down to how the pitchers perform in their final outings of the spring. Locke, meanwhile, will likely make his first start of the season Fri., Apr. 8 against the Cardinals.