Nicasio started Game 1 of the Dodgers' doubleheader against the Rockies on Tuesday and gave up one run on three hits with one strikeout in two innings. This amounted to a bullpen game for the Dodgers and Nicasio was pulled after needing 41 pitches (28 strikes) to get through two frames. Look for Nicasio to go back to working out of the Dodgers' bullpen going forward.

Nicasio will start the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Rockies. While Nicasio has done excellent work out of the Los Angeles bullpen this year -- 28 strikeouts and a 1.29 ERA in 21 innings -- starting is another story, especially in Coors Field. Sure, he's got some familiarity with his old stomping grounds, but Nicasio isn't a recommended fantasy spot starter Tuesday.

Nicasio preserved a 6-4 Dodgers lead in the ninth inning of Friday's game against the Rockies to earn his first career save. After Adam Liberatore allowed back-to-back one-out singles to put the tying run on base, Nicasio whiffed former teammates Nolan Arenado and Wilin Rosario to extinguish the threat. The 28-year-old has adapted well to bullpen role this season with an excellent 1.02 ERA and 25 strikeouts over 17.2 innings, and should continue to see usage in high-leverage situations. However, with Kenley Jansen returning from the disabled list Friday, Nicasio probably doesn't have much of a shot at seeing regular save chances.

Nicasio threw a scoreless ninth inning to finish off the Dodgers' 7-0 win over the Rockies on Sunday. In a six-game homestand, the Dodgers' bullpen allowed one run over 20.1 innings, the Orange County Register reports. Nicasio allowed that one run earlier in the week, but he's been decent, with a 1.59 ERA, albeit a 1.41 WHIP. He's not in line for any saves, at least none of the traditional sense.

Nicasio has allowed four runs on nine hits over five innings as he looks to fill a long-reliever role in the LA bullpen. One report had 16 pitchers still competing for seven bullpen, so Nicasio will need to show some improvement to make the Opening Day roster.

Nicasio is expected to be a "multi-innings" reliever according to manager Don Mattingly, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. It's the role Jamey Wright filled a year ago, so don't expect Nicasio to see any save opportunities.

Nicasio allowed just one run in 9.2 September innings for the Rockies and could potentially fill the swingman role that Jamey Wright held in 2014, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.The Dodgers appear to be hoping Nicasio is yet another failed starter turned solid reliever type story. His role, if any, will be determined in Arizona.

Nicasio agreed to a one-year, $2.3 million contract with the Dodgers on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times reports. Nicasio's final season with the Rockies was nothing short of a disaster, as he posted a 5.38 ERA (5.45 FIP), 1.47 WHIP and 63:31 K:BB in 33 appearances (14 starts). The move to Dodger Stadium should help Nicasio's issues with the long ball (18.3% HR/FB last season, 12.6% for career), but the results will have to be a lot better for him to maintain a spot at the back of the rotation.

Nicasio was traded to the Dodgers on Monday for either a player to be named later or cash considerations. Nicasio struggled over the span off 93.2 innings with the Rockies last season to the tune of a 5.38 ERA and 1.47 WHIP in 2014. Part of the poor numbers can be attributed to his home park being Coors Field, but his numbers on the road (4.78 ERA, 1.62 WHIP) weren't that much better. It's unclear what role the Dodgers have in mind for Nicasio, but he could fight for a spot in the back end of the rotation or in the bullpen.

Nicasio was designated for assignment Thursday. Nicasio owns an unsightly 5.03 ERA over 88 big league appearances, so the Rockies decided to remove him from the 40-man roster. His next step will be based on whether or not he clears waivers.