Brandon Morrow will get the nod against the Royals on Tuesday, the Union-Tribune reports.

Morrow will get the nod against the Royals on Tuesday, the Union-Tribune reports.

Analysis:

Morrow was skipped in his last turn in the rotation due to a blister, but will be back on the mound Tuesday for his final Cactus League outing. While Morrow will start against the Royals, the other candidate for the Padres' fifth spot in the rotation, Odrisamer Despaigne, will start a minor league game earlier in the day. Morrow has the slight edge for the rotation spot, but the competition may not be decided until after the Padres break camp.