Odrisamer Despaigne is slated to pitch either in a minor league game or against the Royals on Tuesday, the Union-Tribune reports.

Despaigne is slated to pitch either in a minor league game or against the Royals on Tuesday, the Union-Tribune reports.

Analysis:

Despaigne is still competing with Brandon Morrow for the fifth spot in the rotation. Dennis Lin of the Union-Tribune reports that the competition may not be decided until after the Padres leave Arizona to get ready for Opening Day. Morrow has been dealing with a blister on his finger, which cost him a start last week. Both Despaigne and Morrow are slated to pitch Tuesday.