Right-hander Mike Leake’s status for the start of the season remains in doubt due to a fracture in his left wrist, but the Diamondbacks don’t sound overly concerned.
Not only do they believe Leake wouldn’t miss more than a start or two, they also feel comfortable in the rotation depth that exists behind him.
That is, namely, right-hander Merrill Kelly, who worked into the third inning against the San Francisco Giants on Monday, giving up just one earned run in his second outing of the spring.
General Manager Mike Hazen said the team’s comfort level with potential replacements wouldn’t be the biggest factor, but he said it could play into the decision to give Leake additional time.