Nolasco (0-1) surrendered three runs on seven hits over 5.2 innings Monday. He walked two batters and struck out four in an Opening Day loss to the Athletics.
The veteran pitcher was formidable for the majority of the night, working around walks and singles to keep the Angels in the game. It was a pair of solo homers that eventually did the 34-year-old in, ending his night one out short of a quality start. The long ball has always been an issue for the righty, as he's finished with an HR/9 above 1.0 for seven of his 11 major-league seasons. Despite Nolasco's shaky track record, there could be some deep-league value left in his arm in the right matchups. His next scheduled outing will come against the Mariners this Saturday.