Fansided · Mar 17
Reds under-the-radar WBC performer just created some Opening Day pressure
Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Kyle Nicolas (66) delivers a pitch | Ron Chenoy-Imagn ImagesReds fans aren't too familiar with Kyle Nicolas — namely because he has yet to throw a single pitch in a Cincinnati uniform. The Pittsburgh Pirates traded Nicolas to the Cincinnati Reds a few weeks ago in exchange for infield prospect Tyler Callihan. Since the deal was made, however, Nicolas has been participating in the World Baseball Classic as a member of Team Italy's bullpen.