Nicasio will start the season in the Pirates' rotation, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Nicasio's massive spring knocks Ryan Vogelsong out of the rotation and into the bullpen. Nicasio gave up no earned runs in 15 innings, striking out 24 against just five walks. After recording a career-best 3.86 ERA for the Dodgers last season, the 29-year-old may be finally putting it all together.