Dodgers relief pitcher Juan Nicasio returned to the bullpen and made an appearance during his team's 4-2 win over the Padres on Sunday.

Nicasio threw 16 pitches in an innings worth of work. He allowed a hit and walked a batter but thanks to a great defensive play by center fielder Joc Pederson, he didn't allow any runs.

Nicasio missed time this week because of a cracked fingernail on the middle finger of his pitching hand.