Nolasco gave up two runs (one earned) in five innings with six strikeouts Friday against Triple-A Pawtucket, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. He had given up six runs in 7.1 innings in major league spring games.
Nolasco remains in competition with Tommy Milone for the final spot in the rotation. Milone has pitched better this spring (2.00 ERA and eight strikeouts in nine innings), but Nolasco could get the nod thanks to the $25 million left on his contract.