Nelson allowed one unearned run on four hits and four walks while striking out eight batters over 6.2 innings during Thursday's loss to Boston. He did not factor into the decision.
This was Nelson's best start of the season, and especially considering the deep and powerful lineup Boston fields. His 3.99 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 7.8 K/9 aren't standout marks for most seasonal settings, but against favorable opponents, Nelson is definitely on the streaming radar and worth considering in daily contests. He has a favorable upcoming road matchup against the Padres at Petco Park next week, too.