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It looks like Jimmy Nelson will be throwing again very soon.
He is scheduled to start his rehab assignment on Sunday with the Class A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. If Nelson pitches for the Brewers again this season, it looks as if it will be as a reliever.
Jimmy Nelson is close to pitching again. He’ll throw a ‘pen tomorrow, then pitch for the @TimberRattlers on Sunday.
— Adam McCalvy (@AdamMcCalvy) July 17, 2019
Jimmy Nelson will begin a minor-League rehab stint Sunday at Class A Wisconsin. Will remain as a reliever.
— Todd Rosiak (@Todd_Rosiak) July 17, 2019
Nelson’s journey back from injury has been an arduous one. His initial comeback attempt was not met with good results as he pitched to a 8.36 ERA and a 6.14 FIP. Eventually he went on the injured list with fluid in his elbow. Hopefully getting the elbow right and pitching in the bullpen will lead to a great comeback story.
Baseball statistics courtesy of Fangraphs