Latos is yet to throw in the Cactus League, but his absence is not injury-related, the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Robin Ventura said pitching coach Don Cooper has withheld Latos on purpose, but the did not say what that purpose is. Whatever the reason, Latos is reportedly healthy and has the inside track on the team's fifth starter role. Fellow fifth starter competitor Erik Johnson struggled in his start Monday.