Jimmy Nelson

Brewers' Jimmy Nelson (shoulder) placed on 60-day disabled list

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jimmy Nelson has been placed on the 60-day disabled list.

What It Means:

Nelson has long been expected to be out until at least June, but was originally placed on the 10-day disabled list to start the season. However, to make room for new middle reliever Dan Jennings, Nelson has been moved to the 60-day DL.

numberFire projects Nelson to finish the season 6-6, with 89 K, and a 3.86 ERA.