Opening day won't be the only pitching assignment for Marlins starter Ricky Nolasco during the first week of the season. Thanks to some poorly timed injuries in the rotation, Nolasco is also scheduled to start the second contest of Miami's three-game set against the Mets Saturday.
Nolasco, who is entering his eighth season with the club, draws Washington during his season debut on Monday. He posted a 2-2 record with a quality 2.45 while holding the Nationals to a .209 batting average in four starts last year.