Ryne Nelson

Ryne Nelson endured a tough outing, surrendering eight earned runs on 11 hits and one walk while striking out four over four innings in Friday's 13-0 loss to the Tigers.

Fantasy Impact

This performance inflates his already elevated ERA to 7.06 and WHIP to 1.88, signaling ongoing struggles on the mound. His season's strikeout rate (7.1 K/9) and high BABIP (.415) suggest some bad luck but also point to a lack of dominance in his pitching. Fantasy managers should be wary of relying on Nelson in their rotations, as his current form and underlying metrics do not forecast a turnaround soon. His high FIP (4.28) further underscores the challenges he faces in achieving fantasy relevance.

Ryne Nelson struggled in Saturday's matchup, allowing three earned runs on ten hits while striking out three over 4 2/3 innings in a 5-4 loss to the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact

The right-hander didn't issue any walks, which is a small silver lining in an otherwise disappointing outing. Nelson's performance this season has been less than stellar, marked by a bloated 5.33 ERA and 1.70 WHIP over six starts. His inability to limit hits, as evidenced by a high .379 BABIP, continues to hamper his effectiveness. While his decent strikeout-to-walk ratio suggests some underlying skills, his low strikeout rate (6.8 K/9) limits his appeal in fantasy formats that heavily reward strikeouts. Moving forward, fantasy managers should be cautious with Nelson, considering him more of a matchup-dependent option rather than a regular starter.

Ryne Nelson allowed four runs on eight hits over five innings on Sunday against the Padres.

Fantasy Impact

Nelson threw 99 pitches in his return from the injured list. He didn't have his best stuff, but he was provided with more than enough run support to earn him the win.

The Diamondbacks have activated Ryne Nelson from the 15-day IL.

Fantasy Impact

Nelson has missed the last few weeks due to an elbow injury. He is rejoining the Diamondbacks rotation and making the start Sunday against the Padres.

Ryne Nelson (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Wednesday, per manager Torey Lovullo.

Fantasy Impact

Nelson landed on the 15-day IL after being hit on the elbow by a comebacker. It is a great sign that he is already ready to throw a bullpen and he has a chance to only miss the minimum 15 days.