The last time Nicolino faced the Phillies, he bruised his left index finger while bunting. His start was limited to three innings. The lefty comes off five innings, giving up one run at the Mets to start the road trip.
Leiter makes his fifth start of the season for a depleted Phillies rotation. He is 1-2 with a 4.22 ERA in his first four starts. He has struck out 17 and walked six in 21 1/3 innings.