Juan Nicasio
RP FA
Tue 8/18/20 5:46 PM

Nicasio was placed on the restricted list for personal reasons Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Nicasio is travelling home to be with his family in the Dominican Republic, though he reportedly isn't opting out of the season. It's not clear when he's expected to return. Luis Garcia will join the Rangers' bullpen in a corresponding move.

Juan Nicasio
RP FA
Fri 8/14/20 5:53 PM

Nicasio's contract was selected by the Rangers on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
The 33-year-old will be pitching in his 10th big-league season when he eventually makes his season debut. He owns a mediocre 4.64 career ERA and posted a 4.75 ERA in 47.1 innings for the Phillies last season.

Juan Nicasio
RP FA
Sun 7/19/20 8:47 PM

Nicasio was reassigned to the Rangers' alternate training site Sunday, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Nicasio worked through back tightness during spring training but appeared to be healthy this summer. He was able to pitch in intrasquad play, but he'll play at the team's alternate training site to start the regular season. Even if he reaches the majors at some point this season, the 33-year-old is unlikely to play a significant role.

Juan Nicasio
RP FA
Mon 7/13/20 6:15 PM

Nicasio (back) is serving as the starting pitcher in the Rangers' intrasquad matchup Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Nicasio was experiencing back tightness during spring training, but his status as the starting pitcher for Monday's intrasquad contest signals that he's recovered. Although he's on the team's 60-man roster, he's unlikely to play a big role in the majors this year. The 33-year-old made 47 appearances for the Phillies last season, logging a 4.75 ERA and 1.65 WHIP over 47.1 innings.

Juan Nicasio
RP FA
Thu 7/2/20 8:50 PM

The Rangers added Nicasio (back) to their 60-man roster pool Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Nicasio and Edinson Volquez both joined the 60-man pool, bringing the Rangers' total to 57 men. The 33-year-old made just two spring appearances before experiencing back tightness in early March. Nicasio recorded a 4.75 ERA, 1.65 WHIP, and 45:21 K:BB across 47.1 relief innings with the Phillies in 2019. As a non-roster invitee, he's not expected to have a spot in the Texas bullpen come Opening Day.

Juan Nicasio
RP FA
Thu 3/5/20 6:13 AM

Nicasio was scratched from an appearance Monday due to tightness in his back, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 33-year-old Nicasio has been limited to two spring appearances. As a non-roster invitee, he's not expected to be part of the bullpen come Opening Day.

Juan Nicasio
RP FA
Sat 1/18/20 9:37 PM

Nicasio signed a minor-league deal with the Rangers on Saturday that includes an invitation to spring training, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
EDGE Analysis
Nicasio spent 2019 with the Phillies and picked up 10 holds, but his overall numbers were subpar with a 4.75 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 45:21 K:BB across 47.1 innings. The 33-year-old is a strong bet to crack the Opening Day roster with a solid showing in spring training.

Juan Nicasio
RP FA
Tue 9/24/19 10:53 AM

Nicasio (shoulder) was activated from the injured list Tuesday, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Nicasio had been out for a month with a sore shoulder. It's unclear how much he'll help the Phillies' bullpen over the last few games of the year, as he has a 4.93 ERA and 1.64 WHIP on the season.

Juan Nicasio
RP FA
Tue 9/10/19 5:06 PM

Nicasion (shoulder) will throw off a mound Tuesday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Nicasio has been out for two and a half weeks with right shoulder soreness. His return date is unclear, but he still has time to get back before the end of the regular season, assuming his shoulder responds well to Tuesday's session.

Juan Nicasio
RP FA
Sat 8/24/19 3:35 PM

Nicasio (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Nicasio was officially diagnosed with right rotator cuff tightness after leaving Friday's game against the Marlins. He had pitched well of late, allowing only two earned runs in 6.1 innings of work in August. The Phillies called up Edgar Garcia and Austin Davis to help fill in during Nicasio's absence.