NICK NELSON NEWS

Signs with Japanese team The Hanshin Tigers of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball signed Nelson to a one-year, $1 million contract Thursday, Beverly Hills Sports Council reports.

Impact After appearing in 47 games for the Phillies in 2022, Nelson made a total of just five appearances with the big club over the last two seasons and was outrighted of their 40-man roster in September. The 29-year-old decided it was time for him to apply his trade overseas.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A The Phillies outrighted Nelson to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday.

Impact Nelson was previously outrighted off the 40-man roster last month, so he could elect free agency if he wants. If he doesn't he'll stick around in the organization as relief depth.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Phillies The Phillies designated Nelson for assignment Saturday.

Impact Nelson's contract was selected Wednesday, and he threw two innings of relief Friday against the Marlins, yielding one run on two hits and two walks with three Ks. The 28-year-old logged a 6.85 ERA across 46 innings at Triple-A Lehigh Valley this season.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected The Phillies selected Nelson's contract from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact Nelson was outrighted off the 40-man roster last month but earned his way back on by allowing just one run over his last 9.1 innings at Lehigh Valley. He will give the Phillies a fresh relief arm after the bullpen had to cover 8.1 innings in Tuesday's win over the Blue Jays.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A The Phillies outrighted Nelson to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.

Impact Nelson is no longer on the 40-man roster, but he will remain in the organization as relief depth in the minors. The righty has spent most of his season at Lehigh Valley, collecting an 8.35 ERA.

AUGUST 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Philly The Phillies designated Nelson for assignment Sunday.

Impact The right-hander has been at Triple-A Lehigh Valley since mid-April and has now lost his place on the 40-man roster. Nelson allowed two runs over 3.1 innings with the Phillies and posted an 8.35 ERA in 25 appearances at Triple-A.

AUGUST 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies place RHP Luis Ortiz (ankle) on IL, recall RHP Nick Nelson The Philadelphia Phillies placed Luis Ortiz on the 15-day injured list with a left ankle sprain on Sunday and recalled fellow right-hander N...

MARCH 31, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Nabs win as bulk reliever Nelson (1-0) allowed one run on two hits and two walks while striking out three over 5.1 innings to earn the win over the Mets on Sunday.

Impact Nelson handled a bulk assignment after Matt Strahm opened the game with a perfect first inning. The only run on Nelson's line was a Tim Locastro solo home run in the third inning. This was Nelson's only appearance in the majors this year, and it's likely the 27-year-old right-hander won't be included in the Phillies' postseason plans.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up to pitch Sunday Nelson was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday.

Impact The right-hander will follow opener Matt Strahm in Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Mets. Nelson has a 4.85 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 69:36 K:BB across 68.2 innings with two starts in 47 appearances for the Phillies.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

To follow opener Nelson will serve as the bulk reliever for Sunday's game against the Mets, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact It was initially reported that Nelson would be promoted to start Sunday's regular-season finale, but the Phillies have since elected to roll out Matt Strahm as the opener before handing the ball to Nelson. The right-hander has spent the majority of 2023 with Triple-A Lehigh Valley, posting a 4.35 ERA and 1.48 WHIP with a 75:42 K:BB across 97.1 frames.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

To start season finale Nelson will be called up to start the final game of the regular season Saturday against the Mets, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact The Phillies will be the fourth seed in the National League regardless of what happens over the weekend, but they're nonetheless tasked with recording 27 extra outs thanks to Saturday's doubleheader. The team is sensibly holding back its best arms for the postseason, so it will be the unheralded pair of Nelson and Michael Plassmeyer who make the final two starts of the year. Nelson owns a 5.38 ERA in 103.2 career major-league innings, none of which have come this year.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 11, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Activated off minor-league IL Nelson (hamstring) was activated from the injured list Friday at Triple-A Lehigh Valley, Tom Housenick of the Lehigh Valley Morning Call reports.

Impact Nelson is serving as the starting pitcher for Lehigh Valley on Friday night against the Triple-A affiliate of the Mets. He wound up missing nearly a full month of minor-league action due to a left hamstring strain -- his second left hamstring strain this year.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injures hamstring Saturday Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Nelson suffered a left hamstring injury during his start Saturday with Triple-A Lehigh Valley, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact Nelson previously opened the season on the Phillies' injured list due to a left hamstring strain before he was activated May 4 and optioned to the minors. After making three consecutive outings for Double-A Reading, Nelson moved into the Triple-A rotation Saturday and gave up one run over four innings, but the hamstring issue resulted in his day ending early. The extent of Nelson's injury isn't yet known, but it wouldn't be surprising if he was forced to miss at least one turn through Lehigh Valley's rotation.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated and optioned Nelson (hamstring) was activated from the 15-day injured list Thursday and optioned to Double-A Reading.

Impact Nelson is fully recovered from the left hamstring strain that he suffered in mid-March, but the Phillies don't have a spot for him right now on their active roster. He had been getting stretched out for a starting role on his minor-league rehab assignment.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stretching out on rehab assignment Nelson (hamstring) made the fourth appearance of his rehab assignment Tuesday with Double-A Reading, tossing five innings and striking out four while allowing an unearned run on si...

Impact Nelson has made all but four of his 69 career MLB appearances as a reliever, but the Phillies have been getting him stretched out a starter since he began his rehab assignment April 18. He's scheduled to make another rehab start Sunday, likely with either Reading or Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The Phillies don't have a rotation spot available for him at the moment, so Nelson will likely be optioned to Triple-A once his 30-day rehab window closes and he's officially activated from the 15-day injured list.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for rehab assignment Nelson (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday with Single-A Clearwater.

Impact Nelson got the go-ahead after throwing live batting practice without issue over the weekend. He suffered a left hamstring strain in mid-March but is now on track to join the Phillies in a swingman role before the end of April.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throws bullpen session Nelson (hamstring) threw a bullpen session Friday, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Nelson missed the start of the season with a strained left hamstring but appears to be working his way back to a low-leverage role. He's scheduled for another bullpen session Monday.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to 15-day IL Nelson (hamstring) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 27.

Impact Nelson suffered a moderate left hamstring strain in mid-March and will not be part of the Opening Day roster mix in Philly. He should be able to fill a swingman role before the end of April.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shut down with hamstring strain Nelson was diagnosed Wednesday with a moderate left hamstring strain, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact It doesn't sound like a huge long-term concern, but Nelson will be shut down for a bit and might run out of time to get fully ramped up for the beginning of the 2023 regular season. The 27-year-old right-hander had been projected for a swingman role out of the gate in Philly.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

To start Grapefruit League opener Nelson will start the Phillies' Grapefruit League opener Saturday against the Yankees, Alex Coffey of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Nelson projects to serve as a long reliever and/or bullpen game starter this year for the reigning NL champs, but there's always the possibility that a camp injury or two could thrust him into the Opening Day rotation. He'll probably go about two innings Saturday and build up from there.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back on roster Nelson was added to Philadelphia's roster for the World Series on Friday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact Nelson was on the roster for the NLDS but didn't make an appearance against Atlanta. The 26-year-old is likely to work in a low-leverage spot if utilized out of the bullpen.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Robertson back on Phillies roster for NLCS vs. Padres

Reliever David Robertson has been added to the Philadelphia Phillies’ 26-man roster ahead of the NL Championship Series opener against San Diego after missing the NLDS against Atla...

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Left off NLCS roster Nelson was not included on the Phillies' NLCS roster Tuesday.

Impact Nelson joined the roster for the NLDS with David Robertson out with a strained calf, but he didn't get the chance to pitch in any of the four games. Robertson is good to go for the NLCS, so Nelson is no longer needed.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joins roster for NLDS Nelson was added to the NLDS roster for the Phillies' series against Atlanta on Tuesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact Nelson was left off the roster for the NL Wild Card Series but is needed again with David Robertson (calf) unavailable. Nelson is unlikely to see the field in a close game, as he struggled to a 4.85 ERA this season.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE