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Juan Nicasio | Starting Pitcher

Team: Colorado Rockies
Age / DOB:  (26) / 8/31/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 200
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Juan Nicasio allowed four runs -- two earned -- in five innings in a loss to the Blue Jays on Wednesday.
Nicasio was hurt mostly by one swing, an Adam Lind three-run homer in the first inning. Otherwise he was fairly effective, limiting the Blue Jays to a total of four hits and a walk on the night. With Jeff Francis being sent to Triple-A, it appears Nicasio's spot in the rotation is safe for now. He'll go again Tuesday in an interleague tilt with the Red Sox in Boston. Jun 19 - 10:45 PM

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Juan Nicasio - S - Rockies

Juan Nicasio surrendered five runs over 5 2/3 innings in a no-decision against the Phillies on Friday.

He gave up two runs in the fourth inning and three in his final inning of work. Nicasio had one of his best outings of the season last time out, but Friday's start was bad timing with Roy Oswalt expected to join the rotation next week. He currently lines up to face the Blue Jays next time out, but things could change.
Jun 15 - 12:47 AM
Juan Nicasio - S - Rockies

Juan Nicasio allowed two runs on four hits over six innings Sunday against the Padres.

Nicasio retired the first 12 batters he faced, including six by strikeout. He took a perfect game into the sixth inning before giving up a home run to Nick Hundley. Despite the no-decision, it was his second straight quality outing. Nicasio's next start will come Saturday against the Phillies.
Jun 9 - 8:20 PM
Juan Nicasio - S - Rockies

Juan Nicasio went six innings and allowed three runs against the Reds on Tuesday.

The Rockies went on to win the game, but Nicasio got a no-decision for his efforts. The right-hander has a favorable 4-2 record but less attractive 4.76 ERA through 12 starts. His next start will come Sunday against the Padres.
Jun 4 - 10:58 PM
Juan Nicasio - S - Rockies

Juan Nicasio took a loss to the Astros after giving up five runs in five innings Thursday against the Astros.

Nicasio dropped to 4-2 with a 4.79 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP. Last year, that would have made him the Rockies' ace. This year, it makes him a leading candidate to be dropped from the rotation once Roy Oswalt is ready.
May 31 - 12:28 AM
Juan Nicasio - S - Rockies

Juan Nicasio threw six scoreless innings Sunday in a win over the Giants.

Nicasio was knocked around for five runs in his previous outing, so it was a solid bounce back effort. He allowed just three hits, one walk, and had five strikeouts. Nicasio was a candidate to be sent down earlier this month, but his rotation spot is safe for now. Roy Oswalt is expected to make 4-5 starts with Double-A Tulsa before the Rockies need to decide whether or not to call him up.
May 19 - 9:12 PM
Juan Nicasio - S - Rockies

Juan Nicasio has had his next start pushed back a day, and will now start against the Giants on Sunday.

With Tyler Chatwood replacing the injured Jeff Francis in the Rockies' rotation, they're utilizing the opportunity to give Nicasio an extra day of rest. It's not a bad idea, as he's coming off his worst start of the season, where he yielded five runs on eight hits in Monday's loss to the Cubs.
Source: Colorado Rockies on Twitter
May 17 - 7:12 PM
Juan Nicasio - S - Rockies

Juan Nicasio yielded five runs and eight hits in six innings Monday in a loss to the Cubs.

It was Nicasio's first loss in eight starts this season, though the Rockies are a mere 4-4 when he pitches. It's partly his inability to pitch deep into games that has caused the Rockies to weigh demoting him to Triple-A. He should be safe for now, but we'll see what happens once Roy Oswalt is ready.
May 13 - 11:29 PM
Juan Nicasio - S - Rockies

MLB.com's Thomas Harding reports that Juan Nicasio could be sent down to Triple-A Colorado.

Nicasio has managed three wins this season, but owns a 4.91 ERA and has struggled to pitch deep into games. With Jhoulys Chacin expected to be activated from the DL on Sunday, the Rockies will demote either Nicasio or Tyler Chatwood.
Source: Rockies.mlb.com
May 4 - 10:05 AM
Juan Nicasio - S - Rockies

Juan Nicasio allowed two runs on three hits and was removed after 4 1/3 innings Sunday in his start against Diamondbacks.

Nicasio struggled with his control early and had to be pulled after working up a high pitch count. He gave up three walks and managed only three strikeouts. Nicasio will face the D-Backs again in his next start Friday in Arizona.
Apr 21 - 8:03 PM
Juan Nicasio - S - Rockies

Monday's game between the Mets and Rockies has been postponed due to snow.

The game will be made up on Tuesday as part of a split doubleheader. Scheduled starters Juan Nicasio and Dillon Gee will be pushed back a day.
Related: Dillon Gee
Source: Adam Rubin on Twitter
Apr 15 - 6:14 PM
Juan Nicasio - S - Rockies

Juan Nicasio limited the Brewers to two runs through six innings Wednesday in the Rockies' win.

Nicasio wasn't dominant, but he was good enough to get the win. He allowed nine baserunners over his six innings, but the Brewers were only able to get to him in the third inning. If Nicasio didn't pitch half his games in Coors Field he might be an interesting name, but last we checked he still does.
Apr 3 - 11:49 PM
Juan Nicasio - S - Rockies

Juan Nicasio allowed two runs on seven hits in five innings Sunday against the Brewers.

He gave up two walks and finished with four strikeouts. Nicasio has already secured a spot in the Rockies' Opening Day rotation and is likely slot in as the No. 3 starter behind Jhoulys Chacin and Jorge De La Rosa. We like his upside, but his lack of a secondary pitch remains a concern going into the season.
Mar 24 - 10:20 PM
Juan Nicasio - S - Rockies

Rockies manager Walt Weiss confirmed on Tuesday evening that Juan Nicasio has secured a spot in the Rockies' season-opening starting rotation.

Weiss also stated that the Rockies will be going back to a traditional five-man rotation, as opposed to the four-man setup that they employed at times during the 2012 campaign. Nicasio is likely to slot in third behind Jhoulys Chacin and Jorge De La Rosa, and could be worth a look as a spot starter in deeper mixed leagues for his matchups away from Coors Field.
Source: Denver Post
Mar 19 - 7:53 PM
Juan Nicasio - S - Rockies

Juan Nicasio held the Royals to one run over five frames Tuesday.

He gave up three hits, walked three and struck out four, with the lone tally coming in the form of a Mike Moustakas homer. Nicasio has an unappealing 5.28 ERA this spring, but he's tallied 13 strikeouts over 15 1/3 innings. He can't really be trusted at Coors Field, but he could be good enough to spot start on the road at times this season.
Mar 19 - 6:41 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Wilin Rosario
2Yorvit Torrealba
1B1Todd Helton
2Jordan Pacheco
2B1D.J. LeMahieu
2Josh Rutledge
SS1Troy Tulowitzki
2Jonathan Herrera
3B1Nolan Arenado
LF1Carlos Gonzalez
CF1Dexter Fowler
RF1Michael Cuddyer
2Tyler Colvin
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Jhoulys Chacin
2Jorge De La Rosa
3Juan Nicasio
4Jeff Francis
5Tyler Chatwood
6Edwar Cabrera
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Rafael Betancourt
2Matt Belisle
3Wilton Lopez
4Rex Brothers
5Adam Ottavino
6Edgmer Escalona
7Rob Scahill
8Manny Corpas
9Josh Outman
10Logan Kensing