Ryne Nelson - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Likely to pitch Saturday Nelson is likely to pitch Saturday in San Diego, either as a traditional starting pitcher or bulk reliever, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact He'll be filling in for the injured Corbin Burnes (shoulder). Nelson is not stretched out to handle a normal starter's workload, as he just returned in a relief role last week after missing more than three months with a right elbow strain. Because of that, it will essentially be a bullpen game for the Diamondbacks.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Makes second relief appearance Nelson struck out two over 1.1 scoreless and hitless innings in Sunday's win over the Yankees.

Impact Nelson was summoned early in the game for a struggling Corbin Burnes, who was pulled after 2.2 innings and allowed four runs (three HRs). It was the second relief appearance for Nelson, who retired all four batters faced. As for Burnes, who has allowed five home runs and walked four over 10.1 innings in his three starts, there are no plans to replace him in the rotation, per Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports. Nelson will remain in the bullpen while Burnes is expected to take his turn during the final series of the regular season against the Padres.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Works around traffic in return Nelson allowed a hit and two walks over 1.1 scoreless innings in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to Miami.

Impact Nelson, who was reinstated from the injured list Wednesday, entered the contest with a runner on and two outs in the fifth inning. He walked a batter before getting out of the inning. Nelson then worked around a walk and a single for a scoreless sixth. He will be used as a reliever down the stretch.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Former Blue Jay Derek Law designated for assignment A former Toronto Blue Jays reliever is headed to the waiver wire. On Wednesday, the Arizona Diamondbacks designated right-hander Derek Law f...

SEPTEMBER 17 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Marlins hold off Diamondbacks 4-3 with Sandy Alcantara getting 1st career save

Jakob Marsee hit a two-run homer and Sandy Alcantara earned his first career save as the Miami Marlins held off the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Ryne Nelson's Return Adds Serious Firepower to Diamondbacks' Bullpen A roster move is reportedly on its way for the Arizona Diamondbacks. According to a new report from Arizona Sports 98.7 insider John Gambado...

SEPTEMBER 16 • SI.COM

Reinstated to active roster The Diamondbacks activated Nelson (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Wednesday, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports.

Impact Nelson was sidelined for the past three months with a right elbow strain, but he's finally been cleared to return after yielding two runs with a 4:0 K:BB over 2.2 innings in two rehab outings with Triple-A Reno. The 28-year-old will be utilized in a relief role down the stretch for the Diamondbacks.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks and Marlins meet, winner takes 3-game series

Both the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Miami Marlins are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks face the Marlins leading series 1-0

The Arizona Diamondbacks face the Miami Marlins, leading the series 1-0

SEPTEMBER 15 • Associated Press

Makes third rehab appearance Nelson allowed two runs on four hits while striking out two over 1.2 innings for Triple-A Reno on Saturday.

Impact Nelson worked 34 pitches in his third and potentially final rehab outing. This the first of his three that he was used for more than one inning. Nelson has allowed two runs on four hits, struck out six and hit a batter over 3.2 innings while on assignment.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Needs one more rehab outing Nelson (elbow) will make one more rehab appearance at Triple-A Reno before rejoining the Diamondbacks, MLB.com reports.

Impact Nelson has thrown a pair of scoreless innings and struck out four over his first two rehab outings. The right-hander will pitch out of the bullpen as Arizona competes for a playoff spot.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers play the Diamondbacks looking to stop road slide

The Texas Rangers will look to end their three-game road slide in a matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks Give Latest Injury Update on Ryne Nelson The Arizona Diamondbacks have seen the return of nearly every one of their injured impact players in recent weeks — hitters and pitchers ali...

SEPTEMBER 11 • SI.COM

Diamondbacks host the Rangers to open 3-game series

The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Texas Rangers to open a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Makes another rehab appearance Nelson (elbow) struck out two and hit a batter over a scoreless inning for Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.

Impact Nelson threw 11 pitches (eight strikes) in his second rehab appearance and has struck out four over two scoreless and hitless innings. The one-time starter will operate as a reliever once he's activated from the injured list.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks try to extend road win streak in matchup with the Royals

The Arizona Diamondbacks visit the Kansas City Royals looking to prolong a four-game road winning streak

SEPTEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Royals take on the Diamondbacks in first of 3-game series

The Kansas City Royals host the Arizona Diamondbacks to start a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Kicks off rehab assignment Nelson (elbow) struck out two over a scoreless inning for Single-A Visalia on Saturday.

Impact Nelson began a rehab assignment with the Rawhide and set down the side in order in the first inning. Although he opened the season as a starter for the Diamondbacks, the club plans to have him pitch out of the bullpen over the final month of the regular season. MLB.com targets the right-hander's possible return for Friday, when the Diamondbacks begin a homestand against the Rangers.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Astros and Diamondbacks meet to determine series winner

The Houston Astros and Arizona Diamondbacks play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks visit the Astros to open 3-game series

The Houston Astros begin a three-game series at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday

SEPTEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Cleared for rehab games Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Wednesday that Nelson (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Single-A Visalia on Saturday, Alex D'Agostino of SI.com reports.

Impact Lovullo also noted that Nelson -- who has been sidelined since late June with a right elbow strain -- is likely to be used out of the bullpen when he returns. Coming back as a reliever should shorten Nelson's rehab assignment, though he figures to require additional rehab outings after Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Harper leads Phillies against the Diamondbacks following 4-hit game

The Philadelphia Phillies play the Arizona Diamondbacks after Bryce Harper had four hits against the Diamondbacks on Tuesday

SEPTEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Faces hitters Tuesday Nelson (elbow) threw live batting practice Tuesday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Tuesday marks the first time Nelson has faced hitters since he landed on the injured list back in June with a strained right elbow. He threw 21 pitches during his first live session but is expected to be brought back as a reliever, so he won't need to spend time building up his workload. The 28-year-old righty said he is hopeful to begin pitching in rehab games soon, though the Diamondbacks haven't indicated when he might begin a minor-league assignment.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies bring 5-game road win streak into game against the Diamondbacks

The Philadelphia Phillies visit the Arizona Diamondbacks trying to continue a five-game road winning streak

SEPTEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Phillies take 4-game road win streak into matchup with the Diamondbacks

The Philadelphia Phillies hit the road against the Arizona Diamondbacks aiming to extend a four-game road winning streak

AUGUST 31 • Associated Press

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