Dodgers' Scott Kazmir: Throws another bullpen session Tuesday

Kazmir (ribs) threw a lengthy bullpen session -- his second in the past three days -- and appears to be healthy heading into Cactus League action, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Analysis:

Kazmir was shut down at the tail end of last season with intercostal spasms, but with two pain-free bullpen sessions in the books, it appears he is ready to compete for the Dodgers fifth rotation spot. With 11 starting pitchers in camp and only one spot currently up for grabs, the veteran will have to stand out this spring to earn that final bid. Kazmir posted a sub-par 4.56 ERA in 26 starts with the Dodgers last year. His strikeouts (8.9 K/9) and walks (3.4 BB/9) were around his career marks, but the southpaw's inability to keep the ball in the yard (1.4 HR/9) caused the steep jump in ERA from his 3.10 mark of 2015.