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Struggles in third inning Nelson allowed four runs on two hits and three walks while striking out four over 4.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Dodgers on Friday.

Impact Nelson didn't give up much, but the Dodgers strung together a rally in the third inning. Alex Freeland tagged him for a solo home run and Mookie Betts added a three-run blast. Nelson threw 50 of 83 pitches for strikes in his season debut after working to a 3.18 ERA and 23:2 K:BB across 17 innings over five starts in spring training. He was a pleasant surprise in 2025 with a 3.39 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 132:41 K:BB over 154 innings across 33 appearances (23 starts) in the regular season. Nelson looks to be set as a full-time starter in 2026 and could eat his fair share of innings, but he doesn't have a lot of strikeout potential after a 7.7 K/9 last year. He is projected to make a home start versus Atlanta next week.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Kyle Tucker drove in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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Makes final Cactus League start Nelson allowed four hits and struck out seven over five scoreless innings in Saturday's spring start against Texas.

Impact Nelson finished out the Cactus League in style. The right-hander recorded a 3.18 ERA with 23 strikeouts and two walks over 17 spring innings. Nelson carries the good work into his next scheduled start Friday, the second game of the regular season against the Dodgers in Los Angeles.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly will begin the season on the injured list

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly will begin the season on the injured list

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

NL West Preview: Everyone is still chasing the Dodgers

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MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Works four innings Nelson allowed one run on four hits and one walk while striking out six over four innings in Monday's spring start against the Reds.

Impact Nelson upped his pitch count to 66 (39 strikes) in his fourth Cactus League start and will get one more outing before the regular season. He sports a 4.50 spring ERA with 16 strikeouts and just two walks over 12 innings. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo hasn't set his rotation for the regular season beyond Zac Gallen on Opening Day, but Nelson should be among the top three.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Begins four innings Wednesday Nelson allowed three runs one two hits and one walk while striking out four over 3.1 innings in Wednesday's spring start against the Athletics.

Impact Nelson was able to work his pitch count to 56 (37 strikes) and generated 10 whiffs but also was taken deep twice in his third Cactus League start. He was removed in the middle of one inning to ensure that he got a fourth up-and-down. The right-hander has allowed five runs while striking out 10 and walking one over eight spring innings.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Overcomes early trouble Nelson allowed two runs on three hits and struck out three over 2.2 innings in Thursday's start against the Cubs.

Impact Nelson was knocked around in the first inning before settling in to retire the final seven batters faced in his second Cactus League start. He upped his pitch count to 42 (30 strikes). "Honestly, it felt like the stuff was good," Nelson told

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Retires all six batters Nelson struck out three over two hitless and scoreless innings in Friday's spring start against Seattle.

Impact Nelson breezed through all six batters faced in his Cactus League debut, throwing 25 pitches (17 strikes). As typical, he was efficient and relied heavily on his four-seamer, a pitch he threw 62 percent of the time in 2025. He also mixed in cutters (seven) and curveballs (three). "I feel good, honestly, about the pitch mix right now," Nelson told Jose M. Romero of the Arizona Republic. "It's probably the best I've felt this time of the year. Now just build up some endurance and some length." The right-hander added that he'd feel comfortable taking the ball Opening Day; the Diamondbacks must decide who will replace Merrill Kelly (back) for the regular-season opener March 26.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

It's Hard not to Overreact to Ryne Nelson's Spring Debut It was quite the debut for the Diamondbacks' righty.

FEBRUARY 28 • SI.COM

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FEBRUARY 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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FEBRUARY 10 • FOX SPORTS

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Prepared for 30+ starts Nelson focused on getting physically stronger this offseason so that he can handle the rigors of 30 or more starts in 2026, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact Nelson, who bounced between the rotation and bullpen the last three seasons, threw a career-high 154.0 innings in 2025. His first 10 appearances were out of the bullpen, before he shifted to the rotation in late May when Corbin Burnes required Tommy John elbow surgery. With Burnes projected out until at least the second half of 2026, Nelson enters spring training with a guaranteed spot in the rotation, per general manager Mike Hazen. With that in mind, the right-hander added muscle and shed body fat during the offseason. Nelson, who has relied heavily on his fastball, also worked on his slider and curveball -- both pitches showed promise in 2025. The goal is to throw those pitches because he believes and trusts in them, and not because he has to use them.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

How Diamondbacks Righty Will Benefit From Rotation Clarity Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Ryne Nelson finally won't have to wonder about his role heading into the 2026 season. In 2025, he was the...

JANUARY 25 • SI.COM

Ryne Nelson not taking pitching role for granted in 2026 This story was excerpted from Steve Gilbert's D-backs Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regu...

JANUARY 24 • MLB.COM

Reaches deal with Arizona Nelson and the Diamondbacks agreed to a one-year, $3 million contract to avoid arbitration Thursday, Jack Sommers of DBacks on SI.com reports.

Impact Nelson was arbitration eligible for the first time and is set for a $2.2 million raise from last season. He posted career-best results in 2025 and is poised to be a key member of Arizona's rotation for the upcoming campaign.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Right-hander Merrill Kelly, Diamondbacks finalize a $40 million, 2-year deal

Merrill Kelly’s return to the desert is official after the Arizona Diamondbacks announced that a two-year, $40 million deal has been finalized

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Catcher James McCann agrees to $2.75 million, 1-year deal with Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks are bringing back catcher James McCann on a $2.75 million, one-year deal

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Shocking Stat Proves Just How Good Ryne Nelson Was in 2025 Arizona Diamondbacks fans know right-hander Ryne Nelson was an excellent starting pitcher in the 2025 season. But do they know how good he w...

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • SI.COM

Racks up season-high nine punchouts Nelson allowed three runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out nine batters over six innings in a no-decision against the Dodgers on Wednesday.

Impact Nelson got off to a rough start when Shohei Ohtani led off the game with a triple and Mookie Betts brought him home on a sacrifice fly. However, the right-hander did pretty well thereafter, giving up just two more runs (on a homer by Andy Pages in the fourth inning). Nelson thus notched his sixth quality start over his past seven outings and also set a new season-high mark with nine strikeouts. Nelson has been a bit of a revelation this year -- if this was his final regular-season appearance, he'll finish with a 3.39 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 132:41 K:BB over 154 innings spanning 33 outings (23 starts).

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers. Game time, pitching matchups, more Arizona Diamondbacks starter Ryne Nelson gave up two runs in five innings in a loss to the Phillies last week.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Diamondbacks look to keep home win streak going, host the Dodgers

The Arizona Diamondbacks, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Los Angeles Dodgers

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Perdomo hits game-winning single in 9th to keep D-backs in NL wild card race, beating Dodgers 5-4

Geraldo Perdomo hits a game-winning single in the ninth inning, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

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