Kyle Nicolas

Kyle Nicolas pitched a scoreless inning, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out one in Tuesday’s loss to the Nationals.

Fantasy Impact

Nicolas has allowed one earned run over 1.1 total innings this season, sitting on a 6.75 ERA and 3.00 WHIP. While Tuesday was a step forward, he remains far off the fantasy radar unless his usage stabilizes and he trims down the walks.

The Pirates recalled right-hander Kyle Nicolas from Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday, according to Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Nicolas replaces Thomas Harrington on the active roster to provide bullpen depth despite struggling mightily at Triple-A (12.79 ERA over 6.1 IP).

Fantasy Impact

Nicolas provides bullpen depth for Pittsburgh but is expected to work in low-leverage spots given his extreme struggles at Triple-A this season. He holds no fantasy value.

The Pirates have optioned Kyle Nicolas to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Fantasy Impact

Nicolas turned in a solid spring training for the Pirates, allowing just one earned run in eight outings. He will remain a depth option for the Pirates should they need help in the bullpen.

Kyle Nicolas (side) faced Andrew McCutchen in a live batting practice session Tuesday, per Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The right-hander appears to be fully healthy after finishing the 2024 season on the injured list due to a left side injury.

Fantasy Impact

Kyle Nicolas (side) faced Andrew McCutchen in a live batting practice session Tuesday, per Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The right-hander appears to be fully healthy after finishing the 2024 season on the injured list due to a left side injury.

The Pirates recalled RHP Kyle Nicolas from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Fantasy Impact

Nicolas has been called up with Ryder Ryan being optioned. He should hold a role in the middle innings of the Pirates bullpen.