NEWS
5:24 PM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) Diamondbacks reinstated Nelson (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Thursday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports
6:41 AM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) (shoulder) threw 28 pitches in a bullpen session Tuesday, MLB.com reports.
6:55 PM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a 25-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.
6:04 PM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Saturday, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.
5:33 PM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) Diamondbacks placed Nelson on the 15-day injured list Saturday with right shoulder inflammation, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.
9:11 AM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) did not factor into the decision in Sunday's win over the Astros, allowing five runs on six hits and two walks while striking out four over 4.2 innings.
9:03 AM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) (10-6) got the win over the Giants on Tuesday, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out nine over 6.2 innings.
4:55 PM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) will remain in the Diamondbacks' rotation following the demotion of Jordan Montgomery to the bullpen, John Gambadoro of 98.7 FM Phoenix reports.
4:42 PM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) manager Torey Lovullo said Wednesday that Nelson is tentatively scheduled to start Friday's game against the Red Sox, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
9:33 PM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) did not factor into the decision in Friday's loss to the Rays, allowing one run on five hits and no walks over 6.1 innings. He struck out six.
4:39 PM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) is slated to start Friday's game against the Rays at Tropicana Field.
7:02 PM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) manager Torey Lovullo said Monday that Nelson will be available out of the bullpen in Wednesday's game versus the Rockies, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.
8:31 AM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) didn't factor into the decision Sunday against Pittsburgh, allowing four runs on six hits and two walks across five innings. He struck out seven.
7:01 AM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) (8-6) got the win over the Nationals on Tuesday, tossing a two-hit shutout while allowing two walks and striking out nine over seven innings.
10:12 AM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) did not factor into the decision in a win over the Royals on Wednesday, allowing four runs on nine hits and two walks over six innings while striking out two.
5:50 PM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) (7-6) earned the win Friday over the Cubs, allowing one run on three hits and two walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out nine.
8:24 PM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) will start Arizona's series opener on the road against the Cubs on Friday, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.
10:40 AM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) (6-6) got the win over the Padres on Sunday, allowing one run on three hits and a walk while striking out five over 6.2 innings.
5:53 PM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) will pitch behind opener Joe Mantiply against the Dodgers on Tuesday, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.
8:24 AM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) (5-6) was charged with the loss against Minnesota on Wednesday, allowing six runs on 10 hits over 3.2 innings while striking out three.
6:10 PM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) (5-5) earned the win Thursday, allowing two runs on three hits in seven innings against the White Sox. He struck out two.
7:56 PM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) (3-4) took the loss Wednesday against Texas, allowing four runs on five hits and three walks over six innings. He struck out three.
7:40 AM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) (3-3) earned the win Wednesday, shutting out the Dodgers over five innings while allowing five hits and three walks. He struck out five.
9:12 AM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) manager Torey Lovullo indicated Tuesday that Nelson is unlikely to start Wednesday versus the Dodgers as previously scheduled, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.
7:56 AM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) (2-2) picked up the win over the Padres on Sunday, allowing four runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out three over five innings.
2:08 PM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) Diamondbacks activated Nelson (elbow) from the 15-day injured list ahead of his start against the Padres on Sunday.
6:36 PM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) manager Torey Lovullo said Nelson (elbow) will "most likely" return from the 15-day injured list to start Sunday's game versus the Padres at Chase Field, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.
6:59 PM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) manager Torey Lovullo said Monday that he expects Nelson (elbow) to be back "soon enough," and that the right-hander may not need a rehab assignment, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.
12:02 PM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Wednesday, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.
5:48 PM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) Diamondbacks placed Nelson (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Friday.
6:41 AM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) will begin the season in the rotation, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
9:38 AM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) allowed one run on five hits and two walks while striking out nine over five innings in Friday's spring start against the Mariners.
10:26 AM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) allowed one run on four hits and three walks while striking out three over 3.2 innings in Saturday's spring start against the Rangers.
6:17 AM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) allowed one run on four hits and one walk while striking out two over 3.2 innings in Monday's spring start against the Athletics.
8:44 AM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) worked on his slider over the offseason, and it's looked sharp early in camp, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
10:26 AM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) allowed two hits and struck out five over two scoreless innings in Saturday's spring start against the Rockies.
8:07 AM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) will take the mound for Saturday's spring start against the Rockies, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
8:32 AM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) is expected to compete with Tommy Henry for the final spot in the rotation, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
9:31 AM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) (7-8) took the loss Tuesday, coughing up six runs on seven hits and two walks over 4.1 innings as the Diamondbacks were downed 7-4 by the Mets. He struck out three.
1:44 PM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) is listed as the Diamondbacks' scheduled starter for Tuesday's game against the Mets at Citi Field.
3:20 AM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) (7-7) earned the win over the Cubs on Thursday, allowing one run on two hits and two walks while striking out three batters over 5.2 innings.
5:22 PM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) was recalled from Triple-A Reno ahead of his scheduled start Thursday versus the Cubs.
6:47 AM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) has worked to improve his slider during his time in the minors, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.
12:55 PM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Sunday.
8:13 AM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) (6-7) yielded six runs on seven hits and a walk over three innings Friday, striking out two and taking a loss against the Padres.
3:25 AM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) (6-5) earned the win over Atlanta on Wednesday, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out five batters over seven innings.
9:36 AM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 7-2 loss to the Blue Jays, giving up two runs (one earned) on nine hits over 5.2 innings. He struck out three without walking a batter.
7:22 PM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) Torey Lovullo did not commit to Nelson making his next scheduled start, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.
7:18 PM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) did not factor into the decision Wednesday, as he did not surrender a run while allowing one hit and four walks over 5.1 innings in a 5-3 victory over the Athletics. He struck out six.
10:08 AM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) did not factor into the decision Friday, allowing four runs on seven hits and one walk over 4.2 innings against San Francisco. He struck out four.
7:13 AM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) (1-1) was handed his first loss of the season Tuesday against the Royals, allowing four runs on 11 hits while striking out three over five innings.
9:41 AM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing one run on five hits and zero walks over six innings against the Marlins. He struck out four.
10:09 AM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) did not factor into the decision Monday, allowing three runs on six hits and three walks over five innings in a 5-4 loss against San Diego. He struck out three.
9:19 AM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) allowed one run on four hits while striking out five over 5.2 innings in Tuesday's spring start against Cleveland.
12:58 PM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) was named the Diamondbacks' No. 5 starter Sunday, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.
9:01 AM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) allowed three runs on four hits and two walks while striking out three over 4.2 innings in Thursday's split-squad start against the Cubs.
9:49 AM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) allowed one run on four hits and one walk while striking out six over 4.1 innings in Friday's spring start against Colorado.
7:49 AM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) allowed one run on four hits and one walk while striking out two over 2.2 relief innings during Sunday's spring game against Colorado.
7:21 AM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) allowed four runs on three hits and one walk while striking out six over 2.2 innings in a "B" game against the Rangers on Tuesday, Theo Mackie of the Arizona Republic reports.
8:10 AM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) allowed three runs on four hits and two walks while striking one over 1.2 innings in Thursday's spring game against the Dodgers.
9:45 AM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) allowed four runs on four hits and two walks while striking out one over one-plus innings in Saturday's spring game against Colorado. "I think the fastball felt good, fastball command felt good," told Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. "I threw some offspeed pitches I really liked, [but] I think there's still consistency with [offspeed pitches] that can be better."
4:35 PM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) (shoulder) will start the Diamondbacks' Cactus League home opener Saturday against the Rockies, Theo Mackie of the Arizona Republic reports.
12:02 PM - Ryne Nelson (ARI) (shoulder) is in the mix for the No. 5 starter job, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
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