2025 Stats
W-L
2-2
ERA
4.60
WHIP
1.11
K
38
SV
1
Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Nelson's improved strike-throwing ability in spring training earned him a spot in the Diamondbacks' rotation in 2024. He maintained that skill into the regular season and finished with 10 wins and the second-most innings among Arizona starters. The 26-year-old right-hander upped his strikeout rate to 20.0 percent (from 15.5 in 2023), moving from the sixth percentile to the 26th. An already good walk rate got better, while he shaved one run off his ERA (5.31 to 4.24) and cut down on home runs. In a promising sign, Nelson's performance improved deeper into the season, posting a 3.23 ERA and 28.7 K% over the second half. Still very much a two-pitch pitcher (fastballs and cutters), developing a third pitch might continue the righty's upward trajectory. There was enough development in his performance last year that he should not need to compete for a rotation spot in 2025, but Arizona signed free agent Corbin Burnes, which could push Nelson to the bullpen. Read Past Outlooks
Roughed up for seven runs in loss
Nelson (2-2) took the loss against the Reds on Saturday, allowing seven runs on four hits and four walks while striking out three across three innings.
ANALYSIS
Nelson put the Diamondbacks in the hole right out of the gate after yielding five runs in the first inning, three of which came on Christian Encarnacion-Strand's three-run homer. Nelson settled in to keep the Reds off the board over the next two frames, but he was pulled in the fourth and tagged for two more runs. It was a rough outing for the 27-year-old right-hander, who is looking to keep a permanent spot in the Diamondbacks' rotation with Corbin Burnes (elbow) scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery. Nelson will look to bounce back in his next start, tentatively slated for next weekend at home against the Padres.
Nelson put the Diamondbacks in the hole right out of the gate after yielding five runs in the first inning, three of which came on Christian Encarnacion-Strand's three-run homer. Nelson settled in to keep the Reds off the board over the next two frames, but he was pulled in the fourth and tagged for two more runs. It was a rough outing for the 27-year-old right-hander, who is looking to keep a permanent spot in the Diamondbacks' rotation with Corbin Burnes (elbow) scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery. Nelson will look to bounce back in his next start, tentatively slated for next weekend at home against the Padres.
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Pitching Appearances Breakdown
Average Pitch Count
53
Last 10 Games
59
Last 5 Games
70
How many pitches does Ryne Nelson generally throw?
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What part of the game does Ryne Nelson generally pitch?
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% Games Reaching Innings Threshold
% Games By Number of Innings Pitched
Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2023
-8%
BAA vs LHP
2025
-31%
BAA vs LHP
| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .254 | 118 | 63 | 161 | 21 | |||
| Since 2023vs Right | .277 | 142 | 32 | 188 | 24 | |||
| 2025vs Left | .169 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 2 | |||
| 2025vs Right | .244 | 20 | 5 | 21 | 2 | |||
| 2024vs Left | .243 | 58 | 20 | 70 | 10 | |||
| 2024vs Right | .288 | 68 | 14 | 85 | 7 | |||
| 2023vs Left | .294 | 42 | 33 | 77 | 9 | |||
| 2023vs Right | .276 | 54 | 13 | 82 | 15 | |||
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Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2023
-27%
ERA on Road
2025
-64%
ERA at Home
| ERA | WHIP | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023Home | 5.58 | 1.44 | 148.1 | 6.4 | 2.4 | ||||
| Since 2023Away | 4.09 | 1.20 | 191.1 | 7.3 | 2.6 | ||||
| 2025Home | 2.67 | 0.89 | 27.0 | 7.0 | 1.7 | ||||
| 2025Away | 7.50 | 1.44 | 18.0 | 8.5 | 5.0 | ||||
| 2024Home | 4.52 | 1.26 | 65.2 | 7.3 | 1.5 | ||||
| 2024Away | 4.02 | 1.25 | 85.0 | 7.7 | 2.4 | ||||
| 2023Home | 8.25 | 1.92 | 55.2 | 5.0 | 3.7 | ||||
| 2023Away | 3.46 | 1.11 | 88.1 | 6.6 | 2.3 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Ryne Nelson compare to other relievers?
This section compares his stats with all relief pitcher seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 30 innings)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 30 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 30 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
K/BB
2.53K/9
7.6BB/9
3.0HR/9
0.8Fastball
95.6 mphERA
4.60WHIP
1.11BABIP
.259GB/FB
1.57Left On Base
60.8%Exit Velocity
82.9 mphBarrels/BBE
3.2%Spin Rate
2285 rpmBalls Hit 95+ MPH
20.8%Swinging Strike
9.3%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2024
2023
Nelson worked as a back-end starter for Arizona in 2023, but it was an underwhelming rookie campaign with a 5.31 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 96:46 K:BB across 144 innings. His 7.4 percent walk rate was solid and consistent with his time in the minors, but he had a 15.5 percent strikeout rate and a 1.5 HR/9. He still made the postseason roster and had a minimal role prior to the World Series, when he allowed just one run over 5.1 frames of valuable long relief in Game 4. Despite that strong finish, Nelson likely won't enter 2024 with any guarantee for a rotation spot, especially since Arizona made additions in free agency. However, the right-hander still has plenty of upside and was encouragingly less reliant on his fastball last season, and he could be a solid back-end piece in 2024 if he's able to better utilize his secondary offerings.
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Drawing start Saturday
Nelson is slated to start Saturday's game against the Reds at Great American Ball Park.
ANALYSIS
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Joining Arizona rotation
Nelson will move into the Arizona rotation after the Diamondbacks placed Corbin Burnes (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports.
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Could rejoin rotation, if needed
Nelson could rejoin the rotation if Corbin Burnes (elbow) isn't able to make his next start, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
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Used in relief Saturday
Nelson allowed two hits and struck out one over four innings out of the bullpen in Saturday's 11-7 loss to Washington.
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Next start pushed back
Nelson is expected to make his next start iTuesday against Atlanta, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
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Potential trade chip?
Nelson could be a trade target this offseason, reports Will Sammon and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
The Diamondbacks have a bevy of starting pitching, and Nelson could be a fit for teams looking to trade for a cost-controlled starter. The right-hander had a 4.24 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 126:34 K:BB across 150.2 innings during 2024 and is under team control for four more seasons.
The Diamondbacks have a bevy of starting pitching, and Nelson could be a fit for teams looking to trade for a cost-controlled starter. The right-hander had a 4.24 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 126:34 K:BB across 150.2 innings during 2024 and is under team control for four more seasons.