Ryne Nelson

Ryne Nelson turned in a solid performance, allowing just one earned run on seven hits while striking out four over six innings in Saturday's 4-2 victory over the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact

This outing was a much-needed rebound for Nelson, allowing less than three runs for the first time in three starts on the mound for the Diamondbacks. The right-hander will need to continue to turn things around after a rough start on the mound to begin the season for hopeful fantasy managers in need of starting pitching help as the season continues.

In what's becoming an all-too-familiar story for Ryne Nelson and the Arizona Diamondbacks, Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves did little to reassure fantasy managers about Nelson's immediate future.

Fantasy Impact

Despite racking up 7 strikeouts over 5 innings, Nelson's performance was marred by 3 earned runs on 5 hits, pushing his ERA to an unsettling 8.22 early in the season. His WHIP now stands at 1.83, with a BABIP of .348 suggesting he's been somewhat unlucky, but that's cold comfort for fantasy managers. Nelson's high strikeout capability might make him a tempting play in deeper leagues or formats that heavily reward strikeouts, but his overall performance thus far screams caution. Until he can show some consistency and improvement in his command and control, Nelson remains a high-risk, high-reward option that could test the patience of even the most optimistic fantasy manager.

Ryne Nelson took the loss Monday against the Yankees, allowing five runs (four earned) on five hits across 2 2/3 innings with two strikeouts and four walks.

Fantasy Impact

It was a rough start to the season for Nelson, struggling with his command and control at times. He may be the odd man out when Jordan Montgomery is ready to join the rotation for Arizona.

Ryne Nelson had another rough outing on Tuesday, surrendering six earned runs over just 4.1 innings pitched against the Mets.

Fantasy Impact

This performance adds to Nelson's disappointing season, as he now holds a 5.53 ERA and a 1.44 WHIP through 26 starts. With only a 5.87 K/9 and a 2.15 strikeout-to-walk ratio, Nelson has failed to provide consistent fantasy value for owners. It's becoming increasingly difficult to trust him moving forward, and he should be approached with caution in fantasy leagues.

Ryne Nelson turned in a solid performance on Thursday, pitching 5 2/3 innings and allowing just two hits and two walks while striking out three.

Fantasy Impact

He earned the win as the Diamondbacks defeated the Cubs 6-2. This outing lowered Nelson's season ERA to 5.30, showing some improvement compared to his previous numbers. While his strikeout rate remains low at 5.9 K/9, his 5.10 FIP suggests that he has been somewhat unlucky this season. However, his 2.18 strikeout-to-walk ratio indicates some control issues. Overall, Nelson's fantasy value remains limited, but this outing could be a step in the right direction for him.