Dodgers relief pitcher Juan Nicasio is nearing a return to the bullpen as his cracked fingernail continues to improve, the team announced.
Nicasio was able to throw a bullpen session on Sunday. He left Wednesday's game with the injury to the middle finger of his throwing hand because he was unable to throw breaking balls.
Nicasio has a 2.16 ERA with 29 strikeouts in 25 innings this season.