Nicasio went six innings against Miami on Thursday, and allowed three runs on six hits and three walks while striking out four.

EDGE Analysis

Nicasio did just enough to keep his team on the game, but all signs point towards him being out of the rotation as soon as Pittsburgh promotes one of their pitching prospects. Nicasio struggled to the tune of a 6.75 ERA during May, but this start was clearly a step in the right direction, as he allowed less than four runs for the first time since April 29. His next scheduled start is slated for Tuesday at home against the Mets.