Matt Belisle compiled a 5.40 ERA over 10 innings in spring training.

Belisle compiled a 5.40 ERA over 10 innings in spring training.

Analysis:

As was the case during his second-half swoon in 2013, Belisle was far too hittable, as opposing batters finished with a .310 average against him in Cactus League play. It's too small of a sample size to get worked up over, but with the Rockies opening 2014 with a much deeper bullpen than a season before, Belisle may be forced to assume lower-leverage work if his struggles carry over to the games that count.