As Major League Baseball’s offseason begins, so does the decision making inside each of the 30 front offices. A big part of this decision making revolves around players that are arbitration eligible. Due to that, here at Rum Bunter we will take a look at each arbitration eligible Pirate in the coming days.
Today we take a look at player that started the season in the Pirates’ starting rotation, but would finish in the bullpen. That player is right-handed relief pitcher Juan Nicaiso.
The Pirates originally signed Nicasio to be part of their bullpen. But after dominating in Spring Training Nicasio started the year in the Pirates’ starting rotation.