Sale will make his first Grapefruit League spring start March 6 against the Astros, Scott Lauber of ESPN.com reports.
The southpaw has impressed his new skipper early on in spring and he will have plenty of time to get himself ready for the regular season and acclimated with his new club. Manager John Farrell hasn't yet announced a starter for Opening Day, but Sale is a strong candidate for the assignment.