Nicasio gave up four runs on four hits over six innings Wednesday in a no-decision against the Reds. He struck out five without a walk, but did hit a batter.

EDGE Analysis

That's about as well as you can pitch in a four-run outing, as Nicasio put barely anyone on base, but pretty much everyone who did reach ended up scoring. A popular fantasy sleeper after his huge spring, Nicasio's been only so-so in the season's first month-plus -- his ERA's not pretty at 4.34, but he does have 37 strikeouts in 37.1 innings. Sure, he's got 15 walks too, but a full third of those came in just one start. All in all, Nicasio's shown positive signs and remains worth owning, especially with pitching so thin on most fantasy waiver wires this year.