Casey

Daigle

Daigle loses his bullpen spot to Jorge Julio. He had a 3.65 ERA in 12 1/3 innings.

Daigle has a 3.65 ERA in 12 1/3 innings for Arizona this season. He’ll get another look in middle relief.

The Diamondbacks have another pitcher in their rotation due for a demotion, but they don’t have anyone left to replace Diagle. Maybe Andrew Good will get a shot. A trade shouldn’t be ruled out. Shea Hillenbrand to the Braves for Jaret Wright and a prospect?

Unless a team really wants Jennie Finch hanging around in spring training -- she’d have to be a bigger draw than Garth Brooks -- Daigle will go unclaimed and remain with the Diamondbacks.

Daigle, who last pitched in the majors for the Diamondbacks in May 2006, is just filler for Rochester’s pitching staff. He went 10-5 with a 6.59 ERA in 16 starts and 26 relief appearances for Triple-A Tucson last season.

When the Diamondbacks do opt to bypass their fifth starter, it will be Sparks who gets skipped. We think Ryan Vogelsong and Tyler Yates are better sleepers, but Daigle is worth watching.

Daigle has given up 13 runs -- eight earned -- in 15 2/3 innings this spring. He’s almost certain to begin the season at Triple-A Tucson.

If the Diamondbacks give up on Shane Reynolds, Daigle would be the top candidate to claim his rotation spot. Steve Sparks has all but guaranteed himself a job. Although there’s little chance of him going Brandon Webb on the league, Daigle would be worth watching if he does get the spot.

Mike Koplove bailed Daigle out of a bases-loaded jam in the fifth inning, preserving the rookie’s 18.90 ERA. Daigle may only get one more start before the Diamondbacks start looking for an alternative.