Rockies pitcher Juan Nicasio is expected to replace Roy Oswalt in the rotation Friday, according to the Denver Post.
Nicasio was scratched from his Triple-A start Wednesday, leaving him available for Friday's game against the Dodgers. Nicasio would face off against Clayton Kershaw if he's chosen to make the start. With the All-Star break approaching, Oswalt will have time to recover, which could lead to Nicasio having a short stay in the rotation.
Through 16 starts, Nicasio has a 5.31 ERA.