Feb 26, 2021 Texas Rangers manager Chris Woodward has announced the first four starters when Cactus League action begins Sunday. When the Rangers and Royals meet at Surprise Stadium, Wes Benjamin will be the first to take the ball for Texas. "He's started for us. He's been here. He absolutely deserves it," Woodward said. In reality, getting the nod to start the first game of Cactus League action isn't a true revelation of how the rotation will look come April 1 when the games count. Benjamin will only pitch one inning, which is not uncommon for the first several games of the spring.