"Nicolas, 27, has the more significant MLB experience of the two. A second-round pick by the Marlins in 2020, he was traded to Pittsburgh as one of two prospects the following year for Gold Glove catcher Jacob Stallings. Nicolas was a starting pitcher at the time but always projected to a bullpen future because of spotty command."
The Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds completed a trade involving two young players on their 40-man rosters. The Pirates sent relief pitcher Kyle Nicolas to Cincinnati in exchange for left fielder/second baseman Tyler Callihan. Nicolas, 27, has more significant MLB experience, having been drafted by the Marlins in the second round in 2020 before being traded to Pittsburgh as part of a package for Gold Glove catcher Jacob Stallings. Originally a starting pitcher, Nicolas was always projected to transition to a bullpen role due to command issues. Both players represent unproven talent for their respective organizations.
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