Sun 7/29/12 11:50 AM

Juan Nicasio (knee) is hoping to pitch in the Arizona instructional league this fall. Nicasio's left knee is still in a brace following microfracture surgery, but he's able to ride a stationary bike and is hoping to be physically ready to appear in games in a couple months. Even if he's not able to appear in instructs, he fully expects to be ready for spring training next year.