Juan Nicasio Linked With Mariners rotoballer.com Wed 12/13/17 9:56 AM
This article references Juan Nicasio and more! Free agent reliever uan Nicasio is a "strongly rumored possibility" for the Mariners according to Jim Bowden of Sirius XM. Bowden says the Mariners are "in the red zone" to acquire a free agent relief pitcher, though it is not entirely clear whether Nicasio is the guy. The 31-year-old right-hander led the National League in appearances in 2017, delivering a strong 2.61 ERA, 1.078 [...]Keep on reading: Juan Nicasio Linked With Mariners
Brandon Kintzler, Juan Nicasio On Twins Radar rotoballer.com Tue 12/12/17 9:29 AM
This article references Brandon Kintzler, Juan Nicasio and more! Free-agent relief pitchers Brandon Kintzler and Juan Nicasio are hot names on the free-agent market and LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports that the Minnesota Twins have met with the representatives for both pitchers. The Twins are obviously very familiar with Kintzler, who Neal writes is "very open to a return." The 33-year-old served as Minnesota's closer this past season before being traded to the Nationals at the July 31 deadline. Nicasio does not have as much closing[...]Keep on reading: Brandon Kintzler, Juan Nicasio On Twins Radar
Juan Nicasio On Mets Radar rotoballer.com Tue 12/12/17 7:53 AM
Free-agent relief pitcher Juan Nicasio is being recruited by many teams, and Tyler Kepner of the New York Times reports that the New York Mets have shown interest in Nicasio. The Mets have been all over the relief market, so at this point it might be more helpful to list the names they are not considering. Nicasio would be a nice addition, depending on the price tag. The 31-year-old led the National League with 76 appearances this past season while posting a 2.61 ERA and 72/20 K/BB ratio over 7[...]
Juan Nicasio Likely to Be a Free Agent rotoballer.com Fri 11/3/17 7:58 AM
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Juan Nicasio is unlikely to re-sign with the Cardinals within the exclusive negotiating window. The two sides reportedly had some conversations, but nothing meaningful came out of them. Instead, Nicasio will become a free agent and could sign with any team. The Car[...]
Is Juan Nicasio the New Cardinals Closer? rotoballer.com Mon 9/11/17 7:58 AM
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Juan Nicasio picked up two saves over the weekend. He was just acquired a few days ago, but with the Cardinals bullpen in shambles most of the season, maybe the "new guy" was the answer they needed all along. Nicasio may end up serving as the team's closer for the [...]
Juan Nicasio Traded to the St. Louis Cardinals rotoballer.com Wed 9/6/17 10:44 AM
The Philadelphia Phillies traded pitcher Juan Nicasio to the St. Louis Cardinals on [...]
Phillies Claim Juan NIcasio From Pittsburgh rotoballer.com Thu 8/31/17 4:53 PM
The Philadelphia Phillies have claimed right-hander Juan Nicasio from the Pittsburgh Pirates off waivers. After starting at least one game in each of the first six seasons of his career, the 31-year-old has strictly made relief appearances this season. In 65 outings, Nicasio has posted a 2-5 record [...]
Juan Nicasio Placed on Waivers Outright rotoballer.com Wed 8/30/17 9:50 AM
Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Juan Nicasio was placed on irrevocable outright waivers, meaning any team can add the veteran for the price of $600,000 while the team will get nothing in return. Although Nicasio is 31 and will be a free agent at season's end, he has been one of the team's most effective[...]
Juan Nicasio Picks Up Save, Don't Look for Expanded Role rotoballer.com Tue 8/8/17 2:50 PM
Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Juan Nicasio notched his second save of the season on Monday. This doesn't necessarily mean that he is going back into the timeshare he was originally supposed to be a part of in the closer role. Closer Felipe Rivero was unavailable after pitching in three of the previous[...]
Juan Nicasio Blows Game, Looking Like Fool's Gold rotoballer.com Sun 6/25/17 9:12 PM
Pittsburgh relief pitcher Juan Nicasio took the loss on Sunday after allowing four runs (three earned) while recording just one out in the seventh inning. Nicasio's ERA is still a respectable 3.16, but he has been steadily declining in value since being announced as the co-closer with Felipe Rivero.[...]