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| Jun 11 2025 | The Pirates optioned Nicolas to Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll cede his spot in the bullpen to right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski, who was called up from Triple-A in a corresponding move and will provide the Pirates with a multi-inning option in relief. Nicolas made three appearances after his June 3 promotion, giving up one earned run on three hits and one walk over 4.1 innings. |
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| Jun 3 2025 | The Pirates recalled Nicolas from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander will join the Pirates on Tuesday for his second stint in the majors this season. Nicolas surrendered nine earned runs over 7.2 innings during his prior run with Pittsburgh this year and has a 5.63 ERA in 14 appearances with Indianapolis. |
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| May 4 2025 | The Pirates optioned Nicolas to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He's the odd man out of the bullpen with Dennis Santana (personal) getting reinstated from the bereavement list. Since being called up from Indianapolis on April 11, Nicolas had submitted a 10.57 ERA, 2.35 WHIP and 6:8 K:BB over 7.2 innings while working in lower-leverage situations. |
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