Josh Collmenter's downward spiral continued Friday, as he gave up six runs on eight hits and a walk over just 2 1/3 innings in a loss to the Dodgers. Arizona had planned on skipping Collmenter's start this week, and it appears they should have. The unorthodox right-hander had a couple nice starts in July, but he's been mostly terrible since mid-June, allowing at least five runs in five of nine outings. He'll take a rising 3.58 ERA and 1.06 WHIP into next week's start against the Astros.

Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson said that Josh Collmenter will start Friday against the Dodgers. Gibson had previously planned to skip Collmenter in the rotation this week, but now he'll give everyone an extra day of rest. Joe Saunders will be pushed back to Friday while Ian Kennedy will start Sunday. While Daniel Hudson won't start again until Monday, he at least gets a juicy matchup against the lowly-Astros.

The Diamondbacks will skip Josh Collmenter in the starting rotation this week. Collmenter will be available out of the bullpen for now and won't make another start until August 9. The rookie right-hander was smoked for five runs over 3 2/3 innings in his most recent start Friday against the Dodgers and has a 3.10 ERA and 63/18 K/BB ratio over 95 2/3 innings this season.

Either Josh Collmenter or Micah Owings will head to the bullpen, said general manger Kevin Towers. This should take Arizona out of the reliever hunt, but it does put them in the running for another starter, albeit an upgrade over Collmenter/Owings. We don't see them making a major addition after taking on Jason Marquis' contract, so look for them to target a lesser name like Kevin Slowey.

Josh Collmenter pitched seven innings of three-run ball Saturday in a win over the Rockies. Collmenter also helped himself by going 2-for-2 with an RBI. His rotation spot was in jeopary a few weeks ago, but he has a 1.29 ERA during his last three starts.

Josh Collmenter utterly baffled the Brewers on Monday evening, allowing just three hits in eight scoreless innings of a 3-0 Diamondbacks victory at home. He struck out seven while issuing zero free passes in what was his best start in a season full of solid outings. After giving up 19 runs in four starts between June 14 and July 1, Collmenter has now allowed just six hits in 14 scoreless innings over his past two outings, lowering his ERA from 3.17 to 2.65. He'll get the Rockies at home this weekend.

Josh Collmenter was denied a win after shutting out the Brewers for six innings on Thursday. Collmenter left with a one-run lead, but that quickly disappeared in the seventh. The strong effort did take Collmenter's ERA back down to 2.92, and it'll guarantee that he keeps his spot in the rotation following the All-Star break. He was 0-4 with a 7.54 ERA in his previous four starts.

Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson has no intention of moving the struggling Josh Collmenter back to the bullpen. Collmenter has now lost four straight starts after Friday's setback and has given up at least five runs three times over that span. "It doesn't matter; I don't care what people think," Gibson said. "We're going to try to get him on track (as a starter)." Collmenter lacks a consistent third pitch and is hard to hit against the first time you see him with that funky delivery, making him better suited for the pen. That's likely where he'll end up in the long-term, but he's probably earned a bit longer leash, so we don't blame the D'Backs for sticking with him for now.

Josh Collmenter was tagged for five runs in 4 2/3 innings Friday in a loss to the A's. The good times have come to an end for Collmenter. He's given up at least five runs three times while losing four straight starts. NL-only leaguers will want him reserved when he pitches in Milwaukee next week.

Josh Collmenter yielded three earned runs over seven innings in a loss to the White Sox Sunday. Collmenter takes his third loss, but it's an encouraging outing. He struck out five, walked one and surrendered just five hits against a tough lineup in a hitter's park. Deep leaguers should feel fine about using Collmenter in Detroit next week.