There have already been nine pitchers make a start for the Miami Marlins this season. For the most part, they haven’t worked out. If Miami hopes to find stability in their starting rotation this season, they’ll need Justin Nicolino in a major way.
The young left-hander has been given opportunities in the Major Leagues in parts of the 2015, and 2016 seasons. He wasn’t able convince Marlins brass that he belonged at the highest level. After starting the 2017 season in the minor leagues, now is his time.
The Miami Marlins need their 2010 second-round pick to make the leap now, more than ever.