Pirates Sign Reliever Juan Nicasio
PITTSBURGH (93-7 The FAN) - As they continue to reshape their roster, the Pirates have announced the signing of right handed pitcher Juan Nicasio.
The 29-year-old Nicasio spent the 2015 season with the Los Angeles Dodgers appearing in 53 games with a 3.86 ERA and 65 strikeouts in 58.1 innings pitched.
Nicasio has a career ERA of 4.88 over 439.1 innings pitched while making 70 career starts on top of his relief work.
Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington had the following to say in team press release.
"Juan Nicasio is an experienced pitcher with the pitch repertoire and versatility to fill a variety of roles on our pitching staff," said Huntington. "He had a strong season pitching primarily as a relief pitcher last year and we look forward to Juan's impact on our Major League club."
With reports out there that the Pirates are considering trading closer Mark Melancon and replacing him with Tony Watson, Nicasio could help fill a void in the bullpen.
