Rockies pitcher Juan Nicasio survived the chopping block Sunday when the team decided to send Tyler Chatwood to Triple-A Colorado Springs in order to make room for the return of Jhoulys Chacin from the disabled list. But that doesn't necessarily mean the inconsistent right-hander is protected from a future demotion.
"It was a tough decision," manager Walt Weiss told The Denver Post. "We want to give the benefit of the doubt to the guys who broke camp with us, and give them every opportunity to do their thing. With all of them, there have been enough bright spots to warrant that."
Nicasio owns a 3-0 record in six starts this year, but has been tagged for six homers and failed to complete more than 4 1/3 innings in two of his past three outings. His next start is scheduled for Wednesday against the Yankees.