Nicolino will be recalled from Triple-A New Orleans to start Sunday against the Braves.
The left-hander has pitched to a 4.46 ERA with 24 strikeouts and 16 walks in 38.1 innings for the Baby Cakes this year and hasn't cashed in on the long-lost hype during his prospect days. Through Friday, the Braves held a .718 OPS against left-handed pitching in 2017.