Bettis threw four innings against the Dodgers in the Rockies' 3-1 Cactus League defeat on Sunday, allowing one hit, walking none and striking out five.

EDGE Analysis

It was a sharp outing for the right-hander, who faced the minimum 12 batters due to a double play and demonstrated excellent control in firing 32 strikes in 49 pitches. Bettis was rolling in 2018, with a 2.43 ERA and three wins in four starts in April before blister issues knocked him out of action and he eventually returned in a bullpen role. After Sunday's game, manager Bud Black said that Bettis is "pitching like a big-league starter" and that the club also sees him that role, so the veteran certainly seems on track to open the regular season as part of Colorado's rotation.

Bettis will start Colorado's Cactus League opener Saturday against the Diamondbacks, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran starter is vying for a back-end spot in the Rockies' rotation this spring, and he'll get the first chance to prove that he belongs this spring. Bettis sported a lackluster 5.01 ERA at the conclusion of 2018, though a closer look reveals he put up a 2.88 ERA away from Coors Field. Given his relatively high amount of experience and solid numbers outside of Colorado, a strong spring showing could put Bettis in the lead for the final rotation spot ahead of Antonio Senzatela and Jeff Hoffman.

Bettis is in competition for a rotation spot this spring, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Betting started 20 games for the Rockies last season and appeared in a further seven in relief. He finished the year with a 5.01 ERA, a mark which looks far more respectable when considering he threw 61 innings at Coors Field. His ERA was 2.88 when pitching away from home. The 29-year-old's primary competition for Colorado's fifth starter spot looks to be Antonio Senzatela and Jeff Hoffman.

Bettis signed a one-year, $3.325 million deal with the Rockies on Friday to avoid arbitration, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bettis finished 2018 with a 5.01 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 80:47 K:BB over 120.1 innings. The 29-year-old worked out of the bullpen and was used as a spot starter after beginning the year in the starting rotation, but seems likely to be utilized more as a reliever in 2019.

Bettis allowed one unearned run on three hits in 2.2 innings Tuesday against the Phillies, striking out one and walking one in a no-decision.

EDGE Analysis

Bettis was expected to go only a few innings at most in Tuesday's start, and he threw 33 pitches (22 strikes) before giving way to other relievers. It was the first start for Bettis since Aug. 12, and he now sports a 5.06 ERA, 1.41 WHIP to go with a 78:47 K:BB in 117.1 innings. If starter Tyler Anderson is not able to return to the rotation before season's end, Bettis could see another start, which would likely be a matchup against the Nationals at home.

Bettis will make a spot start Tuesday against the Phillies,

EDGE Analysis

Manager Bud Black had previously suggested that Bettis was the leading candidate to fill the injured Tyler Anderson's (shoulder) rotation spot and later confirmed the right-hander would start after he went unused out of the bullpen in the Rockies' 10-1 series-opening win over the Phillies. The Rockies remain hopeful that Anderson will be able to return to the mound for the team's season-ending series with the Nationals over the weekend, so Tuesday's outing could go down as Bettis' final appearance of the season. Since Bettis hasn't started for the Rockies since Aug. 12 and isn't fully stretched out since transitioning to a bullpen role, Black said the 29-year-old would likely be capped at around 35-to-50 pitches before turning the game over to the relief crew.

Manager Bud Black said Bettis will probably start Tuesday against the Phillies, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bettis is the leading candidate to step into the rotation for a spot start after Tyler Anderson (shoulder) was scratched from his scheduled start Monday. The right-hander has worked exclusively out of the bullpen in September, so he likely won't pitch deep enough to factor into the decision. In 19 starts this season, Bettis owns a 5.42 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 75:44 K:BB.

Bettis was officially moved to the bullpen and will be available during Thursday's game in Atlanta, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Bettis was shifted a relief role with Antonio Senzatela (shoulder) expected to come off the 10-day DL and start Saturday. Bettis tossed 6.1 innings against the Dodgers on Sunday but that won't prohibit the right-hander from being ready to go if he's needed during Thursday's series opener. Through 19 starts with the club this year, he's logged a 5.42 ERA and 1.41 WHIP with 75 strikeouts across 106.1 innings. Bettis hasn't made a relief appearance in the majors since 2014.

Bettis will likely be shifted to the bullpen, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Antonio Senzatela (shoulder) is scheduled to come off the disabled list and start Saturday against the Braves, which will likely push Bettis to a relief role. The right-hander has posted an unremarkable 5.42 ERA and 1.41 WHIP across 19 starts (106.1 innings) this season.

Bettis tossed 6.1 innings, allowing one run on four walks and three hits in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Dodgers. He struck out three in the no-decision.

EDGE Analysis

After he was tagged for nine runs in his last start against the Pirates, this was a pretty encouraging start for Bettis. He's still having some control issues with a mediocre 75:44 K:BB in 106.1 innings this season. Bettis owns a 5-2 record but hasn't earned a win since June 15. He'll carry his 5.42 ERA into Saturday's contest in Atlanta.