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Diamondbacks’ Ryne Nelson has silently become their ace

Jun 13, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Ryne Nelson against the San Diego Padres at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Ryne Nelson may not be in the Cy Young conversation or grabbing national headlines, but over the past two seasons, he’s quietly been the team’s most consistent arm.

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While many may talk about Zac Gallen or Eduardo Rodriguez as the “big names” in the rotation, Nelson deserves recognition as well.

Jul 19, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Ryne Nelson (19) throws against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 19, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Ryne Nelson (19) throws against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde

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