Leake remains a free agent and doesn't plan on pitching to open the 2021 season, Dave Clark of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 33-year-old opted out of the 2020 campaign and became a free agent in October when the Diamondbacks declined his option for 2021, and he apparently has no plans to sign early on this season. Leake reportedly turned down multiple offers, though it's unclear which teams were interested. The right-hander had a 4.29 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 127:27 K:BB over 197 innings between Arizona and Seattle during 2019, and he shouldn't have a problem latching on somewhere if/when he decides to retake the mound.

Leake's contract option was declined by the Diamondbacks on Wednesday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Leake was expected to compete for a spot in the rotation this year but opted out of the 2020 season amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The right-hander said that he looks forward to playing in 2021 during his age-33 season. Leake made 32 starts with the Mariners and Diamondbacks in 2019, recording a 4.29 ERA and 1.29 WHIP over 197 innings.

Leake will opt out of participating in the 2020 season, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

He was included on the initial version of the Diamondbacks' 60-man roster and would have been fighting for a rotation spot in July. While Leake is the first known player to opt out of playing this year, this shouldn't come as much of a surprise, as Leake has made just shy of $95 million in his career and there are obviously health risks involved with playing during a pandemic. Alex Young now appears to be Arizona's sixth starter in case one of the top five guys gets injured. Leake says he looks forward to playing in 2021. Arizona will either pay him $18 million next season for the final year of his contract or buy him out for $5 million.

Leake (wrist) is expected to be ready to pitch when MLB resumes its season, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Leake, who fractured his left (non-throwing) wrist during the offseason, had been behind other starters in spring training. His final spring appearance was when he threw five innings just before MLB closed its doors due to the coronavirus pandemic. At the time, the Diamondbacks were being careful and had the right-hander throw from behind a screen in a "B" game. In March, Leake was considered a possibility to be ready for Opening Day, so he will almost certainly be ready to start in late July.

Leake (wrist) threw five innings in a "B" game Tuesday, Richard Morin and Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic report.

EDGE Analysis

Leake, who is dealing with a fractured left (non-throwing) wrist, threw for the second time against live batters. It was under similar circumstances -- he threw from behind a screen and is not taking return throws from the catcher. Leake expects to be far enough along next week that he'll be able to take throws but is more worried about holding a bat. The mobility needed to manipulate a bat through a swing might be impacted. The right-hander still holds out hope of being on the Opening Day roster.

Leake (wrist) will throw in an intrasquad game Tuesday, Richard Morin of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

This will be the second game thrown by Leake, who is working his way back from a fractured left (non-throwing) wrist. He is scheduled to throw five innings from behind a screen after throwing four innings during a simulated game under identical circumstances Thursday. "We're excited about that, knowing he's keeping his arm in shape and getting his baseball mind around what his process is all about. He's in a good spot," manager Torey Lovullo said. The manager was not ready to say that Leake will pitch in a Cactus League game after Tuesday's game.

Leake (wrist) threw 68 pitches over four innings of a simulated game Thursday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Leake struck out five batters in a highly controlled situation, in which he threw from a behind a screen while still sporting a cast on his left (non-throwing) wrist. He's thrown bullpen sessions, but the Diamondbacks wanted to glean more in an environment with batters.

Leake (wrist) is scheduled to throw live batting practice Thursday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Leake, who has a fractured left (non-throwing) wrist, has been throwing bullpens and simulated games with the assistance of a teammate to catch return throws. "That's going to be the next step," manager Torey Lovullo said. "He's going to get on the mound with some hitters in the box. I think we're going to put a screen out there to protect him a little bit." Leake has not yet been ruled out for Opening Day, but the manager earlier this spring hinted that the right-hander may open the regular season on the injured list.

Leake (wrist) logged three simulated innings Saturday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Leake has been throwing while allowing his fractured left (non-throwing) wrist to recover. During these sessions, there's a trainer with him catching return throws. It's unclear when Leake will be able to pitch under normal circumstances, which puts his availability for Opening Day in doubt.

Arizona manager Torey Lovullo acknowledged Leake (wrist) may not be ready to join the rotation to begin the season, Richard Morin of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Leake, who fractured his left (non-throwing) wrist during the offseason, has been throwing bullpen sessions but is not yet ready to pitch in a game setting. As such, his availability for Opening Day is in doubt. Louvullo would like to see his starters reach 75 pitches "a couple times" before making one final start approaching 90 pitches. If Leake is not part of the rotation to start the season, it likely grants Merrill Kelly a stay from joining the bullpen.