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Rangers' Juan Nicasio: Placed on restricted list
Juan Nicasio was placed on the restricted list for personal reasons Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.Nicasio is travelling home to be with his family in the Dominican Republic, though he reportedly isn't opting out of the season. It's not clear when he's expected to return. Luis Garcia will join the Texas Rangers' bullpen in a corresponding move.
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Rangers' Juan Nicasio: Contract selected
Juan Nicasio's contract was selected by the Texas Rangers on Saturday.The 33-year-old will be pitching in his 10th big-league season when he eventually makes his season debut. He owns a mediocre 4.64 career ERA and posted a 4.75 ERA in 47.1 innings for the Phillies last season.
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Rangers' Juan Nicasio: Reassigned to alternate camp
Juan Nicasio was reassigned to the Texas Rangers' alternate training site Sunday, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.Nicasio worked through back tightness during spring training but appeared to be healthy this summer. He was able to pitch in intrasquad competition, but he'll play at the team's alternate training site to start the regular season. Even if he reaches the majors at some point this season, the 33-year-old is unlikely to play a significant role.
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Rangers' Juan Nicasio: Scheduled to pitch Monday
Juan Nicasio (back) is serving as the starting pitcher in the Texas Rangers' intrasquad matchup Monday.Nicasio was experiencing back tightness during spring training, but his status as the starting pitcher for Monday's intrasquad contest signals that he's recovered. Although he's on the team's 60-man roster, he's unlikely to play a big role in the majors this year. The 33-year-old made 47 appearances for the Phillies last season, logging a 4.75 ERA and 1.65 WHIP over 47.1 innings.
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Rangers' Juan Nicasio: Joins roster pool
The Texas Rangers added Juan Nicasio (back) to their 60-man roster pool Thursday.Nicasio and Edinson Volquez both joined the 60-man pool, bringing the Rangers' total to 57 men. The 33-year-old made just two spring appearances before experiencing back tightness in early March. Nicasio recorded a 4.75 ERA, 1.65 WHIP, and 45:21 K:BB across 47.1 relief innings with the Phillies in 2019. As a non-roster invitee, he's not expected to have a spot in the Texas bullpen come Opening Day.
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Rangers' Juan Nicasio: Back tightens
Juan Nicasio was scratched from an appearance Monday due to tightness in his back, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.The 33-year-old Nicasio has been limited to two spring appearances. As a non-roster invitee, he's not expected to be part of the bullpen come Opening Day.
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Rangers' Juan Nicasio: Joins Rangers
Juan Nicasio signed a minor-league deal with the Texas Rangers on Saturday that includes an invitation to spring training, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.Nicasio spent 2019 with the Phillies and picked up 10 holds, but his overall numbers were subpar with a 4.75 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 45:21 K:BB across 47.1 innings. The 33-year-old is a strong bet to crack the Opening Day roster with a solid showing in spring training.
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Phillies' Juan Nicasio: Activated from injured list
Juan Nicasio (shoulder) was activated from the injured list Tuesday, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.Nicasio had been out for a month with a sore shoulder. It's unclear how much he'll help the Philadelphia Phillies' bullpen over the last few games of the year, as he has a 4.93 ERA and 1.64 WHIP on the season.
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Phillies' Juan Nicasio: Throwing off mound
Juan Nicasion (shoulder) will throw off a mound Tuesday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.Nicasio has been out for two and a half weeks with right shoulder soreness. His return date is unclear, but he still has time to get back before the end of the regular season, assuming his shoulder responds well to Tuesday's session.
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Phillies' Juan Nicasio: Placed on injured list
Juan Nicasio (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday.Nicasio was officially diagnosed with right rotator cuff tightness after leaving Friday's game against the Marlins. He had pitched well of late, allowing only two earned runs in 6.1 innings of work in August. The Philadelphia Phillies called up Edgar Garcia and Austin Davis to help fill in during Nicasio's absence.