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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

4 DAYS AGO • 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

Ryne Nelson is the Diamondbacks pitcher more people should be talking about | Sporting News He's certainly got the name for baseball.

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

Diamondbacks have wild-card berth within their grasp despite season of adversity

The Arizona Diamondbacks spent the season watching one player after another go down with injury

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Ryne Nelson after a loss to the Phillies Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Ryne Nelson discusses his latest start, which occured during a loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Se...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Goes five innings in no-decision Nelson allowed two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out one over five innings in a no-decision versus the Phillies on Friday.

Impact Nelson's streak of five straight quality starts came to a close, though it wasn't a poor outing that ended the hot stretch. He wasn't particularly efficient Friday, throwing 59 of 95 pitches for strikes, and Arizona's offense didn't offer any support after plating two runs in the first inning. Nelson is now at a 3.34 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 123:41 K:BB across 148 innings through 32 appearances (22 starts). Nelson will look to stay steady in his final start of the regular season, tentatively scheduled to come at home versus the Dodgers next week.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bohm has 3 RBIs in return, Buehler good in relief as Phillies win 8-2, hurting D-backs playoff hopes

Alec Bohm had three RBIs in his return from the injured list, Walker Buehler delivered 3 2/3 innings of scoreless relief and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks Suffer Another Huge Blow to Postseason Hopes The Arizona Diamondbacks lost to the Philadelphia Phillies at home to open a cruial series by a score of 6-2 on Friday night. Ryne Nelson ha...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • SI.COM

Diamondbacks begin 3-game series at home against the Phillies

The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Philadelphia Phillies to open a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Chasing wild-card spot, D-backs face playoff-bound Phillies The Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks enter a pivotal three-games series in Phoenix with fresh starting rotations.The D-backs,...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

No-decision in quality start Nelson did not factor into the decision in Saturday's extra-inning win over the Twins. He allowed four hits and three walks while striking out four across six scoreless innings.

Impact Nelson got off to a slow start by allowing four hits to the first six batters he faced, but he got out of a bases-loaded jam in the second inning and kept the Twins off the board. He generated 11 whiffs on 90 pitches (56 strikes) and was in line for his eighth win of the season, but he had to settle for the no-decision after the Twins tied the game at 2-2 in the eighth. Nelson has logged a quality start in each of his last five outings (though he has just one win to show for it), and the 27-year-old right-hander has 2.92 ERA and 1.04 WHIP across 64.2 innings in 11 starts since the All-Star break. His next start is tentatively slated for next weekend at home against the Phillies.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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