Ryne Nelson’s Spring Performance Hints at a Promising 2026
Ryne Nelson wrapped up his final spring start with a performance that has the Diamondbacks buzzing about the upcoming season. After his outing on Saturday, Nelson shared his thoughts, saying, “It felt good.
I’m getting deeper into games, which is nice, and I feel like I had stamina that’s holding up throughout the game. That’s one of the main question marks, how you’re going to feel later into the games.
But today felt good. I felt like I could keep going if that was the plan.
Happy with it.”
Diamondbacks Set Their Rotation
The Diamondbacks have announced their starting rotation following Zac Gallen. Here’s how it shapes up:
- Brandon Pfaadt will take on the Tigers on March 31.
- Zac Gallen is set to face the Dodgers on Thursday.
- Ryne Nelson will also go against the Dodgers on Friday.
- Eduardo Rodriguez will pitch against the Dodgers on March 28.
- Michael Soroka is lined up to face the Tigers on March 30.
Merrill Kelly’s Status and Roster Updates
Manager Torey Lovullo addressed the situation with Merrill Kelly, noting, “It’s clear that Merrill Kelly just doesn’t have enough time to build up and start the season on the active roster. Might have been the worst-kept secret of this camp, but just wanted to make sure that I gave the right amount of time before I made that announcement.
Merrill will start on the IL, and whatever his buildup is, it will continue. I don’t know what the timeline is on that.”
In other roster news, the Diamondbacks are set to add Jonathan Loaisiga to their Opening Day roster, adding depth and experience to their bullpen.
Around the League
Randy Arozarena recently made headlines by apologizing to Cal Raleigh over a spat during the World Baseball Classic. It’s always good to see players patching things up and moving forward positively.
As the season gears up, these moves and performances set the stage for what promises to be an exciting year for the Diamondbacks and their fans. Keep an eye on how these rotations and roster changes play out as the season progresses.