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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Ryne Nelson, Arizona Diamondbacks RHP, has shown significant improvement in May 2026 after a rough start to the season. Following back-to-back quality starts, Nelson posted his best outing on May 8 against the Mets, throwing 6.2 innings with 7 strikeouts and allowing just 1 run. His four-seam fastball (96.2 mph, 18.9 IVB) has regained its dominance with 6 whiffs and 7 called strikes in the recent start. Nelson has introduced a new two-seam fastball to complement his arsenal. After posting a 7.71 ERA in April, he has surrendered just 2 runs on 6 hits with 11 strikeouts across 12.1 innings in his last two May starts. The 28-year-old is gaining traction as a fantasy pickup with favorable matchups ahead.
Strengths
- + Back-to-back quality starts in May
- + Four-seam fastball regaining dominance with elite IVB (18.9)
- + 7 strikeouts in most recent start (season-high tied)
- + First time reaching 6+ innings in 2026
- + Improved command and pitch execution
- + New two-seam fastball addition to arsenal
- + Fastball averaging 96.2 mph with plus velocity
- + Plus slider effectiveness
- + Favorable upcoming matchup vs Giants
- + Dramatic ERA improvement from 7.71 in April to 5.68 overall
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Ryne Nelson is a sp for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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May 19, 2026
Jake Burger went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer and four RBI on Wednesday, propelling the Rangers to a 6-5 comeback win over the Diamondbacks.
May 13, 2026
Ryne Nelson recorded a season-high eight strikeouts and allowed three runs over seven innings on Wednesday in a no-decision against the Rangers.
May 13, 2026