Diamondbacks Confirm Ryne Nelson for Rotation Start Amid Eduardo Rodriguez IL

Ryne Nelson has secured a continued role in the Arizona Diamondbacks' starting rotation due to Eduardo Rodríguez's ongoing recovery from a left shoulder injury. Nelson has been effective in his starts, holding opponents to two or fewer runs in his last seven appearances and delivering efficient outings such as limiting the Dodgers to one run over five innings. While Nelson's ERA this season stands at 3.79 with 34 strikeouts over 38 innings, his performance has been solid enough to keep him as a rotation mainstay until Rodríguez is ready to return. Manager Torey Lovullo has confirmed Nelson will continue to pitch without missing a turn, emphasizing that Rodríguez remains a starter and will return when fully healthy. Nelson's upcoming start against the Pittsburgh Pirates presents an opportunity to help the Diamondbacks break a five-game losing streak and improve their slightly below .500 record. The team faces challenges including bullpen issues and struggles against left-handed pitching, factors that make Nelson's consistent performance crucial in the near term.