SEATTLE -- Mariners reliever Juan Nicasio was on a dominant roll until swelling in his right knee led to troubles that landed him on the 10-day disabled last week. But the big right-hander threw well in a bullpen session prior to Friday's game and could return as early as next Tuesday when Seattle opens its next road trip in New York.
"I'm feeling good," Nicasio said after his first time throwing off the mound since he landed on the DL last Thursday. "I'm happy right now because my knee is fine. It's hard when you pitch with one knee.