With three starting pitching jobs up for grabs, Diamondbacks manager Chip Hale said Daniel Hudson will begin spring training as a starter, reports The Arizona Republic.

Hudson returned from Tommy John surgery last season and posted a 13.50 ERA over 2 2/3 innings.

"We're going to see how he feels and see where he's at halfway through spring," Hale said. "As of right now, he feels great, his sides have been good and he's very encouraging."